Mocha Mousse Pie

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Beverly Gottfried, Candler, North Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Coffee and chocolate are perfectly paired in this lovely layered dessert from Beverly Gottfried, Candler, North Carolina. A convenient chocolate crumb crust holds the fluffy filling.

Graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Graham cracker crust (9 inches): Combine 1-1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs (24 squares), 1/4 sugar and 1/3 cup melted butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375 until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before filling.
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Mocha Mousse Pie

Yield:6-8 servings
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 chocolate crumb or graham cracker crust (9 inches)
  • Chocolate shavings, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream, coffee granules, sugar and vanilla on low until coffee and sugar are dissolved. Beat on high just until stiff peaks form. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping.
  3. Gradually fold remaining cream mixture into cooled chocolate until well blended. Pour into pie crust. Spread with reserved cream mixture. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  4. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
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