Chocolate Mousse Pie Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mousse Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup white sugar; 4 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Sprinkle the gelatin on top of 2 tablespoons water; set aside. Separate the eggs. Lightly beat the egg yolks.
2
In a small saucepan, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and coffee; stir constantly until melted. Add softened gelatin to the saucepan, and heat until completely dissolved. Remove pan from heat, and gradually pour chocolate mixture into beaten egg yolks, whisking constantly. Return the custard to the pan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat, and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
3
When chocolate mixture has cooled, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, and beat until stiff but not dry. Fold whipped egg whites into chocolate mixture. Whip 1/2 cup cream until stiff, and fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into pie crust and refrigerate.
4
To Make Topping: Add cocoa and confectioners' sugar to 1 cup whipping cream. Chill mixture 30 minutes, then whip until stiff. Stir in almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Top the pie with this chocolate whipped cream. Chill pie several hours or overnight until set. Filling with be a little soft.

780

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup white sugar, 4 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mousse Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mousse Pie

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