Description
A decadent dessert that will impress your family and friends, this Sky-High Chocolate Mousse Pie features a rich chocolate filling in a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until combined. Then, carefully fold in the beaten egg whites in three additions, being cautious not to deflate the mixture.
- Pour the chocolate mousse filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
- For an extra touch, try adding a layer of fresh raspberries or strawberries on top of the mousse before chilling.
- You can substitute the semi-sweet chocolate with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg