Best Caramel Chocolate Mousse Pie Recipes

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CARAMEL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE



Caramel Chocolate Mousse Pie image

Busy cooks will love the make-ahead convenience of this no-bake pie. I prepare it the night before I'm expecting company, then garnish just before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
7 ounces caramels (about 25)
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
20 large marshmallows
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional whipped topping, toasted pecan halves and chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • Place pecans in crust. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir caramels and evaporated milk until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Cool for 10 minutes, stirring several times. Pour over pecans; refrigerate., In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, marshmallows, chocolate chips and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring several times. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with additional whipped topping, pecans and chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARAMEL PECAN SILK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE



Caramel Pecan Silk Chocolate Mousse Pie image

Make and share this Caramel Pecan Silk Chocolate Mousse Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Orangeruby

Categories     Pie

Time 5h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons melted butter or 5 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup thick caramel sauce
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 cup chocolate mousse mix
1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1/2 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon boiling water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 cup cocoa
1/2 cup cold whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons water
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mousse:.
  • Prepare mousse the day before.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl and let stand 1 minute to soften.
  • Add boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear.
  • Cool for two minutes.
  • In medium size mixing bowl, stir together sugar and cocoa.
  • Add whipping cream and vanilla.
  • With hand mixer, beat (medium speed) until stiff.
  • Pour in gelatin mixture and beat until well blended.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Makes about 1 cup.
  • Thick Caramel Sauce:.
  • Heat water, sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice on high heat in a heavy-bottomed 2 or 3 quart saucepan.
  • When sugar starts to melt, stir constantly with a whisk.
  • As soon as all of the sugar crystals have melted (the liquid will be dark amber in color), add the butter to the pan (the mixture will foam up considerably).
  • Continue to whisk briskly until the butter has melted, then remove from heat.
  • Add the cream to the pan (the mixture will foam up considerably), and then the salt and continue to whisk until sauce is smooth.
  • Let cool in the pan for a couple minutes, and then pour into a glass mason jar and let sit to cool to room temperature.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Crust:.
  • Melt butter.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and nutmeg.
  • Press into a 9 inch pie plate or 8 inch square cake pan.
  • Chill in refrigerator 2 hours before filling.
  • Filling:.
  • Allow cream cheese to soften.
  • Beat cream cheese, sour cream and lemon juice together and slowly beat in powdered sugar.
  • Lightly toast pecans, stir into caramel and pour into bottom of crust.
  • Gently spread cream cheese mix over the caramel.
  • Gently spread mousse over cream cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771, Fat 47.6, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 113.5, Sodium 727.3, Carbohydrate 83.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 54.2, Protein 7.1

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