Description
This Indulgent Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte recipe features three luxurious layers—fudgy brownie base, creamy milk chocolate mousse, and airy white chocolate mousse. A make-ahead chocolate dessert that looks stunning and tastes like it came from a high-end bakery, this decadent torte is perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or anytime you want to wow your guests with an irresistible triple chocolate treat.
Ingredients
For the brownie base:
Unsalted butter
Semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Salt
For the milk chocolate mousse:
Milk chocolate
Unflavored gelatin
Heavy cream
For the white chocolate mousse:
White chocolate
Unflavored gelatin
Heavy cream
Optional toppings:
Chocolate shavings
Cocoa powder
Whipped cream
Instructions
- Make the brownie base: Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter and chocolate together, stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, and salt. Pour into a greased springform pan and bake for about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare milk chocolate mousse: Bloom gelatin in cold water. Melt chocolate. Whip cream, then fold in melted chocolate and dissolved gelatin. Spread over cooled brownie base. Chill until set.
- Prepare white chocolate mousse: Repeat mousse process with white chocolate. Gently spread over milk chocolate layer and refrigerate for 4–6 hours or overnight.
- Finish and garnish: Remove the springform ring by running a warm knife around the edge. Top with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or whipped cream if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Substitute milk chocolate with dark chocolate for a more intense flavor.
- Add a splash of espresso or coffee liqueur to deepen the chocolate layers.
- For a fruity twist, layer raspberry puree between mousse layers.
- Garnish with toasted hazelnuts for crunch and contrast.
- Boxed brownie mix works for a quicker base—just cool fully before adding mousse.
- Agar-agar may be used as a gelatin alternative but yields a firmer texture.
- To slice cleanly, use a warm knife for neat layers.