Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Let it cool completely.
Make the Mousse Filling
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped semisweet chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with 0.5 cups of sugar and vanilla extract until pale and thick.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until no streaks remain.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into the chocolate mixture.
Assemble the Pie
- Pour the mousse filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Prepare the Topping
- Whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the set mousse pie, and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Serve
- Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate. You can also add a pinch of sea salt to the mousse for an enhanced taste.
