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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cheesecake Ingredients 1 package (4 ounces) cannoli shells 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup butter, melted FILLING: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Chopped pistachios, optional Directions Pulse cannoli shells in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add sugar, cracker crumbs and melted butter; pulse just until combined. Press onto bottom and sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Beat first four filling ingredients until blended. Beat in ricotta cheese and extracts. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into crust. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 4 hours. If desired, top with pistachios.  If you want to watch video version

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE Chocolate Mousse Cake is every chocolate lovers dream! This decadent no-bake dessert is perfect for special occasions but so easy to make from scratch. Read the tips above before making this recipe! INGREDIENTS FOR THE OREO CRUST 25 Oreo cookies,  finely crushed 5 tbsp unsalted butter,  melted FOR THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FILLING 1 1/2 cups chopped semisweet chocolate 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch of salt 3 cups heavy cream,  divided FOR THE DECORATION 2 tbsp sugar 3 Oreo cookies,  cut in half 1/3 cup chocolate shavings INSTRUCTIONS Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Combine finely crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the springform pan using the bottom of a flat measuring cup. Make sure it is compact. Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge. Combine the chopped chocolate, vanilla extract, and the salt in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup of the heavy cream to a bare simmer. Pour the cream over the chocolate, let sit for 1

Double Chocolate Mousse Cake Your search for a holiday showstopper ends with this Double Chocolate Mousse Cake! Fluffy chocolate cake topped with dark and white chocolate mousse, ganache, and a festive herb wreath garnished with sugared cranberries. If the holidays are long over, fresh berries would make for an equally beautiful cake! Ingredients Chocolate Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 large eggs room temperature 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted 1/4 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dark Chocolate Mousse 2 teaspoons gelatin powder 3 tablespoons cold water 6 ounces dark chocolate coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups heavy cream cold White Chocolate Mousse 2 teaspoons gelatin powder 3 tablespoons cold water 6 ounces white chocolate coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 cups heavy cream divided; cold Chocolat

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake A decadent indulgence for any chocolate lover. Ingredients Bottom Layer 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into several pieces 7 ounces of semi-sweet (or bittersweet) bakers chocolate, chopped up/broken into small pieces 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 4 large eggs, yolks and whites separated a pinch of table salt 1/3 cup of packed light brown sugar (crumble with fingers to remove any lumps) Middle Layer 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder 5 tablespoons of hot water 7 ounces of semi-sweet (or bittersweet) bakers chocolate, chopped up/broken into small pieces 1 and 1/2 cups cold heavy cream 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon table salt Top Layer 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin 1 tablespoon of water 6 ounces of white chocolate chips 1 and 3/4 cups cold heavy cream Chocolate curls to garnish  Instructions Bottom Layer: Spray an 8 or 9 inch springform pan generously with cooking spray. Adjust your oven rack to the middle

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE CUPS These chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are truly one of the easiest desserts you'll ever make. Filled with Vanilla Cream Cheese Mousse and a swirl of chocolate sauce.  INGREDIENTS Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp sea salt 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar packed 2 large eggs room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips semi-sweet Cheesecake Mousse Filling: 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold 8 oz cream cheese softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla chocolate sauce optional INSTRUCTIONS Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 regular sized muffin tins with cooking spray. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, set aside. Beat butter and sugars on med-high until pale and fluffy (approx. 2-3mins). Reduce speed and add eggs (one at a time), and vanilla. Beat until combined. Add flour mixture an

Tres Leches Cake The BEST authentic Tres Leches Cake. An ultra light cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon. This simple Mexican dessert is one of our favorites!   Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 large eggs , separated 1 cup granulated sugar , divided 1/3 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 ounce can evaporated milk 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup whole milk For the whipped topping: 1 pint heavy whipping cream , for Whipping 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ground cinnamon , for topping Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Separate the eggs into two separate bowls. Add 3/4 cup sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix on high speed until yolks are pale yel