INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUST
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Nonstick cooking spray 16 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies such as Oreos (35 to 40 cookies), crushed 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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FOR THE FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
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4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 6 ounces good-quality dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent), chopped 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1/4 cup strong coffee, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon pure vanilla ex
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FOR THE CHOCOLATE PUDDING
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3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup dark unsweetened good-quality cocoa powder 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large egg yolks 2 1/2 cups whole milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 ounces good-quality dark chocolate (60 to 7
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FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING
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1 1/4 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar