Description
A light-as-air chocolate mousse nestled in a rich, chocolatey crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups chocolate mousse (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a separate mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the chocolate mousse until fully combined.
- Pour the mousse mixture into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or until set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Chill your mixing bowl before whipping cream for extra fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg