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Chocolate Mousse Pie

Name: Chocolate Mousse Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 145 g Oreo; 60 g Butter; 120 g Dark Chocolate; 80 g Milk; 200 g Heavy Cream; 10 g Butter; 80 g Heavy Cream; 50 g Dark Chocolate

This chocolate mousse pie is easy to make. Composed of an Oreo crust, a generous layer of chocolate mousse topped with chocolate ganache. An impressive and no bake dessert.

Belula October 16, 2020

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45° shot of the sliced chocolate mousse cake on a marble serving platter

If you are looking for an easy and impressive chocolate dessert, search no more. You have found it. This chocolate mousse tart is all I have ever dreamed off: almost effortless and it still looks like you have spent hours making it! The perfect dessert in my book 😊. Chocolate fan over here, and if you are like me, you will love this.

What will you need to make this no bake chocolate mousse pie?

Very few ingredients and utensils are necessary:

Oreo cookies. You can use store bought or you can make your own. You can find a great recipe here Homemade Oreos (only make the chocolate cookies, not the filling!).
Melted butter.
Dark Chocolate: use a good quality one, it will make all the difference. I use Valrhona chocolate and I love it.
Heavy Cream. Make sure it has all the fat, no skimmed cream or fat free.
Milk. Also, no skimmed milk please.
A 20 cm tart mould.
A food processor to pulse the cookies for. You can do this using a bag and a rolling pin if you don't have one 😉.
A mixer or a strong arm and a whisk for whisking the cream!

Overhead closeup shot of 2 hands holding the chocolate mousse pie in the pie tin

90° closeup shot as seen from the front of one slice of chocolate mousse pie

How to make chocolate mousse pie?

To make this chocolate mousse pie recipe there are three main components you need:

Oreo cookie crust
Dark chocolate mousse
Chocolate ganache

First you need to make the oreo pie crust by combing the cookie crumbs and the melted butter in a small bowl. Pour into a greased 20 cm tart mould, then press into an even layer along the bottom, reaching up to the sides until they are completely covered. Refrigerate while you make the mousse.

Once the crust is ready, make the chocolate mousse (detailed explanation in the next question 😉) and then fill the pie with it. Spread evenly using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Refrigerate until the mousse has set and chilled. About 4 hours.

Once the mousse has set and the four hours have passed, make the chocolate ganache and top the chocolate mousse pie with it. Sprinkle some crushed oreos over it.

This pie must be enjoyed chilled!

Overhead shot of the pie tin lined with the oreo pie crust

2 hand pouring the chocolate mousse over the oreo pie crust

Overhead shot of the chocolate mousse inside the pie crust

Overhead shot of one hand spreading the chocolate mousse using a spoon

Overhead shot of the chocolate mousse pie filled with the chocolate mousse ready to be refrigerated

Overhead shot of the chocolate mousse cake filled with the chilled mousse

Overhead shot of 2 hands pouring the chocolate ganache over the tart

Overhead shot of one hand spreading the chocolate ganache using a spoon

Overhead shot of one hand sprinkling crushed oreos over the chocolate mousse pie

How to make chocolate mousse filling?

To make this easy chocolate mousse you need to:

Whip the cream until it holds stiff peaks. Keep in the refrigerator until needed. Beware: don't over whisk the heavy cream. We are looking for a smooth consistency. Pro tip: refrigerate both the cream and the bowl you will be whisking the cream. Cream must be very cold to properly gain volume and hold up.
Make a ganache using the milk and the chocolate: bring the milk to simmer and pour over the chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes. Using a whisk start mixing from the center and as the chocolate and milk emulsify move towards the side of the bowl. Let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
Fold in the whipped cream (in 2 additions) into the chocolate ganache.
Fill the tart mould with the mousse and spread evenly.

Overhead shot of a bowl holding the chocolate ganache and the whipped cream

Overhead shot of 2 hands folding in the whipped cream into the chocolate ganache

Can chocolate mousse be made in advance?

Chocolate mousse can be made in advance if you will be having it as a dessert on its own. Up to 2 days in advance is fine.

However, if you are using this chocolate mousse as a pie or cake filling it must be prepared at the time you are planning to assemble said tart or cake. It can't be made in advance in this case.

Overhead shot of the sliced chocolate mousse pie surrounded by white plates and pieces of chocolate

90° closeup shot as seen from the side of one slice of chocolate mousse pie

Can chocolate mousse be left out?

Chocolate mousse cannot be left out. It needs to always be refrigerated.

How long does chocolate mousse pie last?

This chocolate tart lasts for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. If it lasts this long 😉.

Can you freeze chocolate mousse pie?

You can freeze this dessert. I would recommend freezing it without the chocolate ganache frosting.

As soon as you have filled your pie tin with the chocolate mousse, cover it and freeze for up to 1 month.

To defrost: let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. Top with the chocolate ganache and enjoy.

45° shot of the sliced chocolate mousse cake on a marble serving platter with a slice on a plate at the back

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Chocolate Mousse Pie

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Nutrition: 354 cal

Cuisine: French

Ingredients

Oreo Crust

Oreo 145 g
Butter 60 g

Chocolate Mousse Filing

Dark Chocolate 120 g
Milk 80 g
Heavy Cream 200 g

Chocolate Ganache

Butter 10 g
Heavy Cream 80 g
Dark Chocolate 50 g

Procedure

Oreo Crust
1. Pulse de cookies (without the filling) in a food processor until they have obtained a breadcrumb consistency. You can do this using a rolling pin too.
2. Combine the cookie crumbs and the melted butter in a small bowl.
3. Pour into a greased 20 cm pie/tart tin, then press into an even layer along the bottom, reaching up to the sides until they are completely covered.
4. Refrigerate while you make the mousse.
Chocolate Mousse Filing
1. Whip the cream until it holds stiff peaks. Refrigerate until you are ready to use it.
2. Bring the milk to a boil and pour over the dark chocolate chunks. Let it sit for a few minutes.
3. Using a whisk start mixing from the center and as the chocolate and milk emulsify move towards the side of the bowl. Let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
4. Fold in the whipped cream (in 2 additions).
5. Fill the Oreo pie crust with the chocolate mousse.
6. Spread evenly using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
7. Refrigerate until the mousse has set. About 4 hours.
Chocolate Ganache
1. Bring the cream to a boil and pour over the dark chocolate chunks. Let it sit for a few minutes.
2. Using a whisk start mixing from the center and as the chocolate and milk emulsify move towards the side of the bowl.
3. Whisk in the cold butter.
4. Pour over the cold chocolate mousse pie.
5. Spread evenly by moving the tin in circular directions using both hands or by using the back of a spoon.
6. Sprinkle with crushed Oreo cookies.

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