Chocolate Mousse Pie
Indulge in the rich decadence of chocolate mousse pie, where creamy chocolate fills a perfectly crumbly graham cracker crust. This dessert is a delightful combination of luxurious flavors and airy textures, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or treating yourself on an ordinary day, this chocolate mousse pie is sure to impress with its stunning presentation and irresistible taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into a pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Melt chocolate with butter in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream in another bowl until soft peaks form.
- Beat egg yolks and sugar until pale; mix in cooled chocolate.
- Fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently until fully combined.
- Pour the mousse into the cooled crust and chill for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg