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Chocolate Mousse Pie

Indulge in a rich and velvety chocolate mousse pie, a perfect dessert for any occasion, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
For the Mousse Filling
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 2 cups heavy cream divided
  • 3 large eggs separated
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1 ounce chocolate shavings

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
  3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set. Let it cool completely.
Make the Mousse Filling
  1. 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.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with 0.5 cups of sugar and vanilla extract until pale and thick.
  4. Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped cream until no streaks remain.
  6. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into the chocolate mixture.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Pour the mousse filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Prepare the Topping
  1. Whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the set mousse pie, and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Serve
  1. Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

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.

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