Chocolate Mousse Pie

Chocolate mousse is a phenomenal dessert when you’re craving something chocolaty, creamy and airy all at once. But portioning out this dessert into individual dishes and topping them with cream and chocolate curls isn’t so simple.

That’s where chocolate mousse pie comes in. It delivers all the same flavors and textures of chocolate mousse—just in an easy-to-serve pie form. This is one worth adding to your recipe box (and to our growing list of amazing mousse desserts).

Chocolate Mousse Pie Ingredients

• Semisweet chocolate chips
• Heavy whipping cream
• Confectioners’ sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Chocolate crumb crust
• Whipped cream and chocolate curls, optional

Directions

Step 1: Melt the chocolate

Since this recipe calls for a prepared crumb crust, we’re starting with the filling. Combine the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in 30-second increments until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 2: Whisk the cream and fold

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Beat the remaining cream; yep, you’re just making whipped cream here! A hand mixer (or stand mixer) makes this step go easily.

Once you have soft peaks, gently fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream, adding a third of the chocolate mixture at a time. Use a flexible spatula and work slowly to incorporate the chocolate into the cream. This ensures that the chocolate mousse pie filling stays light and creamy.

Step 3: Fill and garnish

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All that’s left to do is fill the crust with that delicious chocolate mousse. Refrigerate for at least three hours before serving.

Test Kitchen Tip: Use an offset spatula to get a super-smooth top.

Chocolate Mousse Pie Variations

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• Load on the chocolate: A few chocolate curls (or mini chocolate chips or crushed chocolate cookies) make for the perfect finishing touch.
• Dollop on whipped cream: Try this pie topped with sweetened whipped cream, bourbon whipped cream or coffee whipped cream.
• Add citrus: Take a hint from Julia Child’s chocolate mousse recipe and finish with a bit of orange zest or candied orange peel.

Chocolate Mousse Pie Tips

How do you make a crumb crust from scratch?

To make a crumb crust at home, you’ll need 1-1/2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers or wafer cookies, 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir these together and press them into a 9-inch pie pan. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to compress the crumbs to form a firm base and sides. Either chill it for 30 minutes or bake at 375ºF for 8 to 10 minutes. If you bake it, let it cool completely before filling it with the chocolate mousse.

Can you make chocolate mousse pie in advance?

This pie can be made a day in advance—perfect for prepping for a party. Just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best results, hold off on topping with whipped cream until right before serving.

How do you store chocolate mousse pie?

If you have any leftovers (though we doubt it!), you can store slices of this pie in an airtight container for two to three days.