Chocolate Mouse Torte Recipe

• 1 1/3 c. chocolate wafer crumbs
• 6 tbsp. butter, melted
• 1/2 pound semi-sweet chocolate squares
• 1 c. whipping cream
• 3 Large eggs
• 1 c. confectioners sugar

1. CRUST: Combine chocolate crumbs and melted butter.
2. Press into bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up sides of an 8 inch springform pan.
3. Chill.
4. MOUSSE FILLING: Gently heat chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water.
5. Let cold 15 min, but not longer.
6. Meanwhile, whip cream till soft peaks form.
7. Separate 2 Large eggs.
8. Beat 2 egg whites till soft peaks form; gradually beat in sugar.
9. Then beat at high speed 1-2 min till meringue thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
10. Whisk reserved whole egg and 2 egg yolks into the partially cooked chocolate mix.
11. Stir a little of the cream into the chocolate mix to lighten.
12. Then gently mix in remaining cream and whipped egg whites till well incorporated.
13. Turn into prepared crust, cover, and refrigerateat least 4-6 hrs or possibly overnight.
14. Decorate with chocolate leaves just before serving, if you like.
15. Serves 12.

chocolate wafer crumbs, butter, semisweet chocolate squares, whipping cream, eggs, confectioners sugar

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/chocolate-mouse-torte-13563 (may not work)