No Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie Recipe
This No Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie is a luxurious, crowd-pleasing dessert that comes together effortlessly. With a crunchy chocolate crust, silky mousse filling, and fluffy whipped topping, it’s an unforgettable treat you’ll return to again and again.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Chilling Time4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
Servings: 8
For the crust:
- 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs about 24 cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the mousse filling:
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream cold
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings or curls optional
Make the crust: In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until fully combined. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the mousse: Melt chocolate in a heat-safe bowl using a microwave in 30-second increments or over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let it cool to room temperature.
In a separate bowl, whip 1 1/4 cups of cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled melted chocolate in batches, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Spoon the mousse into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Top the pie: Just before serving, whip the remaining 1 cup of cream with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over the mousse.
Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
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Make sure your melted chocolate has cooled before folding in the whipped cream to prevent curdling.
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Use a clean, dry bowl for whipping cream to help it whip up faster.
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This pie keeps well for 3–4 days in the fridge—just cover loosely with plastic wrap.