When it comes to capturing the essence of indulgence in a pie, Chocolate Mousse Pie is a perfect choice. This delightful pie combines the rich, creamy texture of chocolate mousse with a crunchy crust, making it an irresistible treat. Ideal for cozy gatherings or a quick indulgence, it’s sure to become a favorite.
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Why This Chocolate Mousse Pie Is the Best
- Rich and Creamy Texture: The mousse is incredibly rich and creamy, thanks to the combination of chocolate and whipped cream.
- Decadent Chocolate Flavor: The blend of high-quality chocolate gives this pie a deep, indulgent flavor that chocolate lovers will adore.
- Perfect Crust: The Oreo or graham cracker crust adds a delightful crunch and complements the creamy filling perfectly.
Ingredient Notes:
- Semi-Sweet and Bittersweet Chocolate Chips: These provide the rich chocolate flavor for the mousse, balancing sweetness and bitterness for depth. The combination creates a complex flavor profile, but you can adjust based on your sweetness preference.
- Mini Marshmallows: They help stabilize the mousse by thickening it, while also adding a subtle sweetness and smooth texture.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Whipped cream makes the mousse light and airy, giving the pie a fluffy, silky texture. It also adds richness to the overall dessert.
- Oreo Pie Crust: A ready-made crust that adds a crunchy, chocolatey base to complement the smooth mousse filling, making for a quick and easy dessert foundation.
Serving Suggestions
- With Whipped Cream: Serve Chocolate Mousse Pie with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness.
- As a Dessert: This pie is perfect as a dessert for any gathering or special occasion.
- With a Cup of Coffee: Pair this pie with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a delightful treat.
Tips for Perfect Chocolate Mousse Pie
- Chill the Pie: For best results, chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving. This helps the flavors meld together and the texture to set perfectly.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: Using high-quality chocolate ensures a rich and smooth mousse.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mix the mousse just until combined to avoid incorporating too much air, which can affect the texture.
A Must Try
There’s nothing quite like the smell of chocolate mousse pie in the kitchen. This Chocolate Mousse Pie is the perfect way to treat yourself or your loved ones to something special. Rich, chocolatey, and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
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Chocolate Mousse Pie
Whenever you're craving something rich and decadent, this Chocolate Mousse Pie is the ultimate indulgence. With its smooth, velvety mousse filling and buttery crust, each slice is a heavenly blend of creamy chocolate perfection, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons 28grams salted butter, diced into 4 pieces
- 1 cup 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips*
- 1/2 cup 3 oz bittersweet chocolate chips (or another 1/2 cup semi-sweet if you don't like it quite as rich)
- 2 cups 104grams mini marshmallows
- 1/3 cup 80ml milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups 415ml heavy whipping cream
- 1 6 oz store-bought Oreo pie crust
Topping
- 1 cup 235ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons 25g granulated sugar
- Chocolate shavings to garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate chips, and marshmallows.
- Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate and marshmallows have melted. This process takes time, so keep stirring until everything is smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in vanilla. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl and let it cool for about 50 to 60 minutes, until it reaches room temperature.
- Whip 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream in a chilled bowl until very stiff peaks form. Fold this whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into an Oreo crust and spread it into an even layer. If you prefer a shorter pie, you can reserve some of the mousse in chilled cups for later.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- For the topping, whip the remaining 1 cup of cream with sugar in a cold mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the pie and garnish with chocolate. Then, cut the pie into slices and store it in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a milk chocolate flavor instead of the regular dark chocolate flavor, you can use 1 cup of milk chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- To create chocolate shavings, simply run a vegetable peeler down the sides of a chocolate bar.
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Chocolate Mousse Pie