INSTRUCTIONS
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Pulse ground chocolate wafers, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until well combined.
2
Pat mixture into a 10-inch tart pan, pressing firmly into bottom and up the sides. Bake until crust is fragrant and darkens slightly, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
3
To prepare the mousse, add the chocolate and stout to the top of a double boiler set over gently simmering water. Stir until the chocolate has melted. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly.
4
In a bowl of a stand mixer, add the cream and powdered sugar, building up speed beat on high until medium peaks form.
5
While the mixer is running, slowly drizzle the chocolate into the mixer. Once all the chocolate has been added, stop the mixer and remove the bowl.
6
Using a spatula gently fold into the chocolate and cream until they have been well combined. Add the mousse to the tart pan in an even layer, refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Top with Bourbon Stout Cherries just prior to serving.
7
For the Boubon cherries, add the Bourbon, sugar, and stout to a saucepan. Simmer until sugar had dissolved.
8
Add the cherries to a re-sealable jar with the Bourbon/stout mixture. Allow to sit at room temperature for one hour. Seal and refrigerate for at least two days before serving.