Yield: 10
Hot Chocolate Mousse Pie
This chocolate mousse pie will remind you of a rich, mug of cocoa! The filling has a deep chocolate taste just like any self-respecting hot chocolate! This pie is a real crowd pleaser!
Prep Time
30 minutes
Additional Time
1 day
Total Time
1 day 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust dough
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 packet hot chocolate mix
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 8 oz tub Cool Whip
- 1 7 oz container marshmallow fluff
- For the whipped topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pie crust according to package direction.
- Place chocolate chips in a bowl. Place heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Allow cream to form bubbles around the edges (do not boil), whisk in cocoa mix. Pour the milk over the chocolate. Let chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes, whisk until thickened. Allow ganache to cool to room temperature.
- When ganache has cooled, fold in whipped cream and marshmallow fluff. Pour chocolate into prepared crust. Refrigerate pie overnight.
- To prepare the topping, whip the heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form.
- Top the pie with the whipped topping, sprinkle with candies if desired.