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“Worms in Dirt” Mousse Cake

Decadent Worms in Dirt Mousse Cake That Thrills Halloween!

This 'Worms in Dirt' Mousse Cake combines rich chocolate and playful gummy worms for an impressive Halloween dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • ½ cup softened butter room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate pecan cookies crushed
For the Mousse Filling
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate melted
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon espresso
  • ¼ cup sugar
For the Gummy Worms
  • 1 cup raspberry jello
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup heavy cream for mixing
  • few drops red food coloring
For the Topping
  • 1 cup chocolate whipped cream or regular whipped cream
For the Final Touches
  • ½ cup additional cookie crumbs for garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine raspberry jello and unflavored gelatin in a bowl with boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Let cool for 15 minutes before mixing in heavy cream and red food coloring. Pour into drinking straws and refrigerate upright for at least 9 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in crushed chocolate pecan cookies to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes, then shape into rounds and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Melt dark chocolate until smooth. In a bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a double boiler, whisk egg yolks, espresso, and sugar for 5 minutes. Combine melted chocolate with egg mixture and fold in whipped cream.
  4. Line the bottom of a springform pan with plastic wrap. Press chocolate pecan cookie crumbs evenly into the pan base. Pour chocolate mousse over cookie base and smooth the top.
  5. Prepare chocolate whipped cream by beating heavy cream and cocoa powder. Dollop onto the mousse layer and swirl. Reserve some cookie crumbs for garnish.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, remove from the pan, garnish with gummy worms, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best result, use high-quality chocolate and allow the cake to chill overnight for enhanced flavors.

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