Jessica's Amazing Chocolate Mousse Pie

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I just wanted a really good chocolate pie, but I also love chocolate mousse. Who doesn't? So, I started with a base recipe, but ended up adding my own ingredients and amounts to get the perfect chocolate mousse pie with chocolate whipped cream topping. Garnish with some finely chopped chocolate and fresh raspberries.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

  • 3 large eggs, separated

  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust

Chocolate Whipped Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Chill a large bowl for about 1 hour.

  2. Melt chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth, about 5 minutes; remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Whisk egg yolks into chocolate one at a time, allowing each yolk to blend completely before adding the next.

  3. Beat egg whites in another bowl until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup white sugar until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the egg whites should curl over slightly.

  4. Beat 1/2 cup heavy cream in chilled bowl until thickened. Add 2 tablespoons white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; continue to beat until soft peaks form.

  5. Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture until mousse is just blended. Spoon chocolate mousse into pie crust. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  6. Beat 1 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt in bowl until soft peaks form. Spoon over chocolate mousse before serving.

Cook's Note:

You do not have to garnish it with the raspberries and chocolate, it just makes it look a little nice, and the raspberries add a little something nice to the flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

546 Calories
38g Fat
49g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 546
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 19g 97%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 173mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.