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Chocolate Mousse Pie

A rich and creamy chocolate mousse pie that's perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Filling

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into a pie dish to form the crust.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  4. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just boiling. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until thick and pale. Add to chocolate mixture along with vanilla extract.
  6. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture.
  7. Pour filling into cooled crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Mousse, Pie
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