By putting our own spin on the classic, decadent chocolate dessert, we turned this triple-chocolate trifle into a serious showstopper. It’s a great make-ahead, no-bake dessert for larger celebrations and dinner parties, because it's guaranteed to satisfy everyone, whether they’re chocolate skeptics or full-blown lovers. And don’t blame us if you find yourself in the fridge, spoon in hand, absentmindedly polishing off any leftovers. We’ve warned you…
Layers of complementary flavors are what makes this trifle really pop: The tahini brings a subtle nutty flavor, while the dark rum adds warmth, and don’t worry—we’ve got chocolate cookies, chocolate pound cake, and chocolate candy in there too to keep it feeling fun and fresh. Unlike a typical chocolate mousse, olive oil is used here in place of cream, further exaggerating the chocolate flavor. We recommend using a higher-quality dark chocolate if you can. Not into trifles? This mousse stands alone as a lovely end-of-meal dessert for smaller gatherings.
An electric mixer helps speed things along for this recipe, but if you don’t have one, it's also achievable with a whisk. Whichever method you choose, for the best mousse, you’re going to need to whip your egg whites into stiff peaks. If you aren’t sure you’ve beaten them enough, test them: You should be able to turn the bowl upside down without any mixture falling out. It will take longer by hand, but don’t give up! If you’re short on time, this dessert can be prepared up to 2 days in advance (and it will keep for up to 4). You might even find it tastes better if you do, as it allows time for the flavors to fully soak in.
We give you full creative license to use and add your favorite store-bought cookies, chocolate bars, and cake here. This IS triple chocolate after all, so the more, the merrier.
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