Make this easy, no-bake chocolate mousse pie featuring a rich, silky chocolate mousse filling set in a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, topped with homemade whipped cream.
Author:Leo
Prep Time:30 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:6 hours 30 min
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 3/4 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 28 cookies)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
For Topping: 1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
Melt Chocolate: Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat 1/4 cup of the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan until it just simmers. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Mousse Base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the cooled, melted chocolate mixture until fully combined.
Whip Cream for Filling: In a separate, clean bowl, beat the remaining 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Fold Together: Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix; this keeps the mousse airy.
Assemble and Chill: Pour the chocolate mousse filling into the chilled Oreo crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mousse is fully set.
Prepare Topping: Just before serving, make the whipped cream topping. Beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until medium-stiff peaks form.
Garnish and Serve: Spread or pipe the whipped cream topping over the chilled pie. Garnish with extra cookie crumbs or chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
For the silkiest mousse, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before mixing.
To achieve a perfect set, do not rush the chilling time; the mousse needs several hours to firm up properly.
If you prefer a graham cracker crust, substitute 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs for the Oreo crumbs.