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“Worms in Dirt” Mousse Cake

Delightfully Decadent Worms in Dirt Mousse Cake Fun

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This Worms in Dirt Mousse Cake combines rich chocolate mousse with a crunchy pecan crust for a playful Halloween dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Chocolate Pecan Cookies Use gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 4 Tbsp Melted Butter
For the Mousse
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate High-quality chocolate recommended.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Separate carefully.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tbsp Espresso Omit for non-coffee version.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Whipped Cream Whip until soft peaks form.
  • 1 cup Raspberry Gummy Worms Experiment with different flavors!
Garnish
  • 1 cup Extra Cookie Crumbs Sprinkle for added crunch.
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries For color contrast.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Springform Pan
  • double boiler
  • whisk
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Prepare Gummy Worms
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of boiling water with raspberry jello and sprinkle in unflavored gelatin. Stir until dissolved. Cool slightly, then fill flexible straws and chill for at least 9 hours.
Bake Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend crushed chocolate pecan cookies with melted butter until crumbly. Chill dough for 15 mins, then slice and shape cookies on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 mins.
Make Mousse
  1. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form, and set aside. In a double boiler, whisk egg yolks and espresso until pale, then incorporate melted chocolate. Fold in whipped cream.
Assemble Tart
  1. Line springform pan with plastic wrap. Crush baked cookies and press into the pan. Pour mousse over crust and smooth the top. Chill for at least 4 hours.
Add Topping
  1. Prepare chocolate whipped cream by whipping 1 cup of heavy cream with cocoa powder until soft peaks form. Spread over mousse and sprinkle with cookie crumbs.
Decorate with Gummy Worms
  1. Remove straws from refrigerator and squeeze to release gummy worms. Arrange over the whipped cream for a festive look.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 1 month. Add gummy worms just before serving to avoid sogginess.

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