This chocolate mousse pie is rich, creamy, and so easy to make. A simple Oreo cookie crust is filled with fluffy chocolate mousse made from melted chocolate and sweetened whipped cream. It tastes light and decadent at the same time, almost like eating a chocolate cloud.
Other than a quick bake for the Oreo crust, this is an easy make-ahead dessert that chills in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. It is perfect for holidays, parties, Valentineโs Day, or anytime you want a beautiful chocolate dessert without a lot of fuss.
I also made the cutest free printable pie stickers so you can turn this chocolate mousse pie into a sweet gift. Print the labels, add them to a pie box, and you have a thoughtful treat for a friend, teacher, neighbor, or your favorite sweetie pie.
If you love easy pie recipes, you might also like my Toll House Pie, a rich and gooey chocolate chip cookie pie that is always a favorite. For another simple no-bake dessert, try these individual no-bake strawberry cheesecakes, which are perfect for parties, showers, and easy make-ahead treats. This chocolate mousse pie is especially fun to gift, so donโt miss the free printable pie stickers below. They make a homemade or store-bought pie feel extra special.
How to Make Chocolate Mousse Pie
One recipe makes five mini pies.ย It can also be made in one extra-large deep dish pie plate orย 9″ springform pan.
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Ingredients
- 30 oreo type cookies crushed
- 1/3 cup butter softened
- 4 cups chilled whipping cream divided
- 1 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup sugar divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 5 mini pie tins with cooking spray or one 9 inch springform pan.
- Mix together crushed cookies and melted butter. Press cookie mixture evenly into the greased pie pans. Bake at 350 F for 5 minutes, allow to cool.
- Combine 1 cup cream, chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt, in a double boiler. Slowly heat until chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from stove and allow to cool to room temperature, stir occasionally.
- Beat 2 cups chilled cream with 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Pour mixture evenly into cooled pie crusts.
- Chill at least 6 hours before serving. For serving, beat remaining 1 cup cream with 1/4 cup sugar until stiff. Top each pie with the whipped cream. Garnish with shaved chocolate is desired.
Chocolate Mousse Pie Tips
- a food processor will finely chop the chocolate sandwich cookie to make the crust.
- be careful when whipping the cream. Beat just until soft peaks are formed….. longer and you will have butter!
- use good quality chocolate chips
- wrapping a hot damp towel around the springformย pan for a few minutes will help the crust release easier. Running a knife around the edge will help also.
- a potato peeler will make chocolate curls to decorate the top of the pie
Now you are ready to share this out of this world velvety chocolate mousse pie your chocolate loving friends.
Here are the cute pie labels to gift pie!
Danielle, I don’t know how easy they would remove from the muffin tin. Possibly if you used a sturdy line. They might be more difficult to eat. If you are looking for a smaller serving what about using ramekins?
Can I use muffin tins instead of mini pie pans?
More desserts that are less sugar would be appreciated or with suggested substitutions to still make it dessert!
Most grocery stores will have them or they can be ordered at Sweet Baking Supply
Cindy, I need to post some diabetic recipes. I want to do more cooking for my dad…. and we all need to eat less sugar. If you have some favorite recipes please share.
This is so darling! What an awesome gift those little pies would be! One question, where do you find “mini pie pans”?
I love all your crochet crafts. Easy and in expensive. i do have to substitute some of your ingredients tho because my hubby is diabetic but all in all,, i think you are doing a great job keeping me entertained. Keep up the good work. ๐