How to Make Jessica's Amazing Chocolate Mousse Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jessica's Amazing Chocolate Mousse Pie is a rich and indulgent dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. This delectable treat features a velvety smooth chocolate mousse filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a birthday, or simply craving something sweet, this pie is sure to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Chill a large bowl for about 1 hour.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth, about 5 minutes; remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Whisk egg yolks into chocolate one at a time, allowing each yolk to blend completely before adding the next.
  • Beat egg whites in another bowl until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup white sugar until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the egg whites should curl over slightly.
  • Beat 1/2 cup heavy cream in chilled bowl until thickened. Add 2 tablespoons white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  • Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture until mousse is just blended. Spoon chocolate mousse into pie crust. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Beat 1 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt in bowl until soft peaks form. Spoon over chocolate mousse before serving.
  • Nutrition

    546 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 262mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 173mg