Mocha Mousse Pie

Name: Mocha Mousse Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 6-8 servings.

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.

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

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool.
2. 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.
3. Gradually fold remaining cream mixture into cooled chocolate until well blended. Pour into pie crust. Spread with reserved cream mixture. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
4. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 474 calories, 36g fat (20g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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