Description
A rich and indulgent dessert featuring layers of chocolate mousse and a crunchy crust, topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for whipping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Optional: Chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the crust for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Make the filling by mixing sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in chocolate chips.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for another 30 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool the pie at room temperature for about an hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the whipped cream by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Serve the pie topped with whipped cream and garnish with chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.
Notes
Can be made a day in advance. Ensure proper cooling for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg