Make this rich, creamy, and fluffy chocolate mousse pie without turning on your oven. It features a simple Oreo cookie crust and a decadent filling that sets perfectly.
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
Chocolate shavings or extra whipped topping for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the crust: Combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
Make the cream cheese layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled Oreo crust.
Chill the crust layer: Return the pie to the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up while you prepare the mousse.
Prepare the chocolate mousse: In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
Add the melted chocolate: Stir the slightly cooled melted unsweetened chocolate into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated.
Fold in the remaining whipped topping: Gently fold the remaining half of the thawed whipped topping into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain, creating a light, fluffy mousse.
Assemble the pie: Pour the chocolate mousse filling over the cream cheese layer in the pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Chill: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mousse is completely set.
Serve: Before serving, top the pie with additional whipped topping or chocolate shavings. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
For an even richer crust flavor, use chocolate wafer cookies instead of Oreos.
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best depth of flavor in the mousse.
If you need to speed up the chilling time, place the pie in the freezer for 1 hour, then move it to the refrigerator.