Semisweet Chocolate Mousse Pie

Name: Semisweet Chocolate Mousse Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons hot water; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 1 graham cracker or pastry crust (9 inches), baked; Chocolate curls and additional whipped cream for garnish, optional

When I make this recipe, I have to make two at a time for my chocolate-loving husband and three youngsters! I've always loved baking...every summer my daughters and I enter baked goods at the county fair.

Ingredients

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons hot water
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 graham cracker or pastry crust (9 inches), baked
Chocolate curls and additional whipped cream for garnish, optional

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat. Add water and mix well. Cool slightly. Add vanilla, then fold in whipped cream. Spoon into crust. Chill for 2-3 hours. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls and whipped cream.