I made this for Christmas Eve. Yeah I know I'm a bit behind in posting - what with the girls home and the cooties quarantine (what is it with flying and catching a cold?). I was going to make some little chocolate Christmas trees to top off the cake but got lazy. I thought I wasn't going to like the mini-chocolate chips mixed in with the mousse but it did really add to the cake. Chocolate Mousse Cake (Adapted from Cooking Pleasures) Crust: 2 c chocolate cookies crumbs 6T butter, melted 3/4 c mini chocolate chips* (semisweet) Filling: 2 t water 1t instant coffee granules 2 1/4 c heavy cream (divided) 1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips 3 oz bittersweet chocolate 1/4 c sugar 1 c confectioners sugar 1/2 c butter 1 t vanilla 1 c mini chocolate chips (semisweet) Topping: 1 1/2 c heavy cream 3T confectioners sugar 1 t vanilla 1 c mini chocolate chips (semisweet) Spray 9" springform pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. In a medium bowl stir cookie crumbs,...