Chocolate Mousse Cake – deep rich mousse with a walnut crust!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a food processor, finely chop nuts, then add butter and pulse to combine. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch spring-form pan.
2. For the filling-in a medium saucepan, heat chocolate and cream over low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and smooth. remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. In a large bowl beat together eggs and vanilla at low speed until foamy. Increase speed to high and gradually add in flour and sugar until thick, about 10 minutes.
4. Fold into chocolate 1/3 of egg mixture, taking time to combine.
5. Next fold chocolate mixture, one half at a time into egg mixture. Spread batter into prepared crust. Place springform pan on cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 40-45 minutes, until puffed around outer edges and center is set when gently shaken.
6. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes before removing sides to cool completely.
7. Chill for 4 hours or overnight before serving.