Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Cookie Crunch Base
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a zip-lock bag and a rolling pin or a food processor.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a silicone dome mold to create an even layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden. Let it cool.
Make the Chocolate Lemon Mousse
- While the base cools, melt the chopped dark chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, then mix in the lemon juice and zest.
- Stir in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and carefully fold them into the mousse mixture.
Assemble the Dome
- Spoon the chocolate mousse over the cooled cookie crunch base in the dome mold until filled. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serve
- Once set, carefully remove the mousse dome from the mold. Place it on a serving platter and decorate with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and lemon zest.
Notes
For a unique twist, substitute dark chocolate with white chocolate and use orange zest instead of lemon.