"Chocolate lovers will savor this impressive dessert, featuring a brownie base and chocolate mousse filling. —Lisa Otis, New Paltz, New York..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
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2 eggs, separated
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1/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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TRUFFLE MOUSSE:
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2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
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5 egg yolks, lightly beaten
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3 tablespoons vanilla extract
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1 envelope unflavored gelatin
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1/3 cup cold water
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14 to 16 Pirouette cookies, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces