Mocha Mousse Pie
Quick Cooking
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Coffee and chocolate are perfectly paired in this lovely layered dessert from Beverly Gottfried, Candler, North Carolina. A convenient chocolate crumb crust holds the fluffy filling.
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 chocolate crumb or graham cracker crust (9 inches)
- Chocolate shavings, optional
Directions:
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream, coffee granules, sugar and vanilla on low until coffee and sugar are dissolved. Beat on high just until stiff peaks form. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping.
Gradually fold remaining cream mixture into cooled chocolate until well blended. Pour into pie crust. Spread with reserved cream mixture. Refrigerate for 3 hours. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.