Description
A delicious and decadent chocolate mousse pie topped with a crunchy layer, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made chocolate pie crust
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed cookies (for topping)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until combined.
- Pour the mousse into the chocolate pie crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, sprinkle the crushed cookies and chopped nuts on top for a crunchy topping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- Make sure the mousse is fully set before adding the topping.
- This pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg