Description
The Cookies and Cream Mousse Cake is a decadent dessert that combines the rich, velvety texture of chocolate mousse with the delightful crunch of Oreo cookies. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of creamy sweetness and a hint of chocolatey crunch, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Oreo Crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently until combined.
- Stir in the crushed Oreo cookies.
- Pour the mousse over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Notes
- This mousse cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Oreo cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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