Dark Chocolate Mousse Pie

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

unsalted butter (melted)

8 oz

chocolate wafer sandwich cookies, (or other chocolate wafers such as Famous, such as Quadratini)

12 oz

semisweet chocolate

3 tbsp

cocoa powder

1/2 cup

coffee, (use espresso if you like a strong coffee flavor)

1 tbsp

bourbon (or brandy)

large eggs, (separated)

4 tsp

granulated sugar, (divided)

1 tsp

table salt

2 cups

heavy cream

1 tsp

vanilla

1 1/2 cups

heavy cream

1 tsp

vanilla

chocolate shards, curls, or grated chocolate