Description
Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Pie is the ultimate festive treat, combining luxurious chocolate mousse with refreshing peppermint flavor, all nestled in a buttery cookie crust. This indulgent dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings, creating an unforgettable experience that will leave everyone craving more. With its creamy texture and stunning appearance, this pie is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies (such as Oreos)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed cookies and melted butter; press into a pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
- Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water; set aside to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and peppermint extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the cooled chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon the mousse mixture into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg