Description
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of this decadent Chocolate Mousse Pie that’s a chocolate lover’s dream. A rich, creamy mousse filling nestled in a chocolate or graham cracker crust, topped with chocolate shavings or whipped cream for the perfect finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) pre-made chocolate or graham cracker pie crust
Chocolate Mousse Filling:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Topping (optional):
- Chocolate shavings or whipped cream
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Once the chocolate mixture has cooled, fold it into the whipped cream in batches until smooth.
- Fill Pie Crust: Spoon the mousse mixture into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Top: Before serving, add whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger chocolate flavor, use bittersweet chocolate.
- You can also use a homemade crust or swap in an Oreo crust for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
