Mocha Mousse Pie
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.6-8 ServingsPrep: 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; stir until
- smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large 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.
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- 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.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 474 calories, 36 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 82 mg cholesterol, 128 mg sodium,