No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie
This No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie is the perfect summer dessert, and I love that I can make it without heating up the kitchen. But it’s terrific any time of the year, and when you get a taste of this rich, silky, chocolatey dessert, you won’t believe how easy it is to make!
Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any day, this No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie is a fabulous dessert. It is creamy, silky, and loaded with chocolate flavor, and all you need is an electric hand mixer to make it.
No-bake Chocolate Mousse Pie
You also don’t need fancy ingredients or hard-to-find chocolate. This easy chocolate mousse pie recipe is made with common ingredients, and other than a few dairy items, everything is shelf-stable so you can keep the ingredients on hand to make this easy chocolate dessert whenever you’re in the mood for it.
This chocolate mousse pie does need a few hours in the fridge to set up, but you can speed up the process by popping the finished pie into the freezer. I like to make this dessert the day before and keep it in the fridge overnight so it’s ready to serve.
Simple, impressive, and delicious, this No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie is always a great pick! Or, if you love a fluffy frosting, you can try our best chocolate cake!
Why I love this recipe
- I love chocolate and easy desserts and this is both of those!
- You can make it the day before and keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.
- No baking means less cooking time and a cooler kitchen!
Gather these ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Melted butter
- Light cream cheese – Softened.
- Granulated sugar
- Milk chocolate chips
- Heavy whipping cream
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
- Shaved chocolate chips – To garnish your pie.
How to make No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar in a bowl until combined.
- Press the butter-crumb mixture into the bottom of a pie pan or plate and set it aside.
- Combine the cream cheese and remaining granulated sugar in a large bowl. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the chocolate chips and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals whisking between each interval until smooth and combined. Let cool to room temperature.
- Whip 1 cup of the heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer on high until thick. Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine the cooled chocolate mixture and cream cheese mixture until well mixed, then fold in the whipped cream mixture to finish the mousse. Use a hand mixer on low to mix until it is light and fluffy.
- Transfer the mousse to the prepared pie plate and refrigerate for several hours or overnight or pop it into the freezer for a few hours to quickly set.
To finish your pie
- Whip the remaining whipping cream with a hand mixer on high until thick, then whip in the remaining powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Smooth this whipped topping over the top of the pie.
- Top the pie with shaved chocolate, cut, and serve!
Tips & substitutions
- You can make the pie all the way up to adding the topping a day ahead of time. The whipped cream topping is best made fresh and just before serving.
- Swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate to make a dark chocolate mousse pie.
- Add a few spoonfuls of chocolate syrup to the heavy whipping cream when making the topping to make chocolate whipped cream topping for your pie.
- A hand mixer will make quick work of this recipe, but you can also use the whisk attachment on a stand mixer.
Serving suggestions
This tasty no-fuss dessert goes well with so many dishes! I love serving it right from the fridge after a BBQ feast of Grilled Margarita Shrimp Skewers or grilled pork tenderloin. This is also a terrific pick for fancier dinner parties. I also love taking this dessert along when we go to friends and family events where dishes like this Taco Casserole take center stage.
Storage
The great thing about chocolate mousse pie is that it can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. TIP: Add the whipped cream right before serving.
If you want to make ahead and freeze, do not add the whipped cream on top (with chocolate) until you are ready to serve. The pie does freeze well (wrap it well to prevent freezer burn), and allow to defrost.
Check out these awesome chocolate dessert recipes while you’re here
- Chocolate Cream Puffs
- Old Fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream
- Mexican Chocolate Brownies
- Chocolate Cheesecake Cake
Get the Recipe:
No Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie
Ingredients
- 8 oz light cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 ½ cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- 4 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Shaved chocolate chips, for garnish
Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- 1 ½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 4 T melted Butter
Equipment
- 1 pie pan
Instructions
Make the pie crust:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press into the bottom of a pie pan/plate and set aside.
Make cream cheese mixture:
- Combine cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and sugar is dissolved.
Make chocolate mixture:
- In a glass bowl, place chocolate chips and ½ cup heavy cream and microwave 30 seconds at the time until melted. Whisk until smooth and combined. Let cool to room temperature.
- Pour chocolate mixture into cream cheese mixture. Mix until combined.
Make whipping cream for the pie:
- Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until thick. Add 2 Tbsp powdered sugar and ½ tsp vanilla. Mix together
- Add the whipped cream to the chocolate mousse and mix on low until combined and fluffy.
- Pour into pie crust. Refrigerate for several hours or do a quick set in the freezer.
Make whipping cream for the TOP of pie:
- Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until thick. Add 2 Tbsp powdered sugar and ½ tsp vanilla. Mix together.
- Garnish the pie with whipped topping and shaved chocolate chips on top. Slice and serve.
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