Name: Chocolate Mousse Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 24 Oreo cookies, crushed; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup sugar; Whipped cream for topping; Chocolate curls for garnish

Chocolate Mousse Pie

Chocolate Mousse Pie is a no bake dessert with a cookie crust, silky mousse filling, and whipped cream topping. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Chocolate desserts never fail to bring smiles to the table, and this Chocolate Mousse Pie is no exception. I wanted a dessert that looked impressive yet was simple enough to prepare without hours in the kitchen. The combination of a crisp crust, silky mousse, and whipped cream topping makes this pie a treat everyone enjoys.

When I first made it, the family gathered around as it chilled in the fridge. Once sliced, the texture was smooth and rich but not too heavy. My wife said it reminded her of a restaurant dessert, only better because it was homemade. The kids loved the creamy filling and the chocolate shavings on top.

Recipes like this one are the kind I come back to when I want a reliable, no fuss dessert that delivers. It is perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or when you want to spoil yourself with something sweet. This pie has quickly become a favorite in our home and I am sure it will in yours as well.

Questions You May Have About This Recipe

Does this pie need baking?
No, it is a no bake recipe.

Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, it keeps well in the fridge for up to three days.

What type of crust works best?
An Oreo or chocolate cookie crust is ideal.

Can I freeze this pie?
Yes, freeze it without the whipped topping and add that after thawing.

How do I make the topping look nice?
A spoonful of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate curls does the job.

What You Need to Make Chocolate Mousse Pie

24 Oreo cookies, crushed

6 tablespoons butter, melted

1 ½ cups heavy cream

2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup sugar

Whipped cream for topping

Chocolate curls for garnish

How to Make Chocolate Mousse Pie

Mix crushed cookies with melted butter. Press into a pie dish to form a crust. Chill for 15 minutes.

Heat 1 cup cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.

Add vanilla extract and let cool slightly.

Whip remaining cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into cooled chocolate mixture.

Spoon mousse into the crust and smooth the top.

Chill for at least 4 hours or until set.

Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate curls before serving.

Tips

Use high quality chocolate for the best flavor.

Make sure the chocolate mixture is cooled before folding in the whipped cream.

For a stronger chocolate taste, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the crust.

Chill overnight for a firmer mousse texture.

Reader Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This pie was a showstopper at our dinner party. Everyone loved it.” Paula S.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Creamy and rich without being too heavy. I will make this again.” George T.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “So simple to prepare and it tasted amazing. My kids went back for seconds.” Laura P.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My husband said this was the best dessert I have made in months.” Diane R.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Very good recipe. I added a bit of espresso powder to the filling and it turned out great.” Michael B.

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