Sky-High Chocolate Mousse Pie
Sky-High Chocolate Mousse Pie is a rich, elegant dessert with a chocolate cookie crust, a towering layer of light and creamy chocolate mousse, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Perfect for special occasions, this no-bake pie is indulgent yet airy and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreo or chocolate wafers)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream (for topping)
- Optional: Chocolate curls or shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking the crust.
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate to form a crust.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes or chill for 30 minutes for a no-bake version. Let cool completely.
- In a double boiler, melt chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until steaming. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
- Gradually whisk warm cream into yolks, then return to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until slightly thickened (3–5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt. Let cool to room temperature.
- Whip remaining 2 cups heavy cream to stiff peaks in a large bowl.
- Fold whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in batches until fully incorporated and mousse is light and fluffy.
- Spoon mousse into the cooled crust, mounding high. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream before serving and garnish with chocolate curls or shavings if desired.
Notes
Use espresso powder, mint extract, or liqueurs for flavor variations.Ensure chocolate mixture is fully cooled before folding in whipped cream.For a firmer mousse, bloom 1 tsp gelatin in cold water and add to the warm custard mixture.Store without topping if freezing, then add whipped cream before serving.Garnish with chocolate curls, mini chips, or cocoa powder for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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