CHOCOLATE COOKIE MOUSSE

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"I have family members who beg for this rich yummy dessert whenever I visit," notes Carol Mullaney of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "It calls for just four ingredients, and it's handy to keep in the freezer for a special occasion."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, divided
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Crush 16 cookies; sprinkle into an 8-in. square dish. Drizzle with milk. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2/3 cup cream and chocolate chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds. Stir; microwave 20-40 seconds longer or until chips are melted. Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat remaining cream until soft peak form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spread a third of the chocolate mixture over crushed cookies. Separate eight cookies; place over chocolate mixture. Repeat. Top with remaining chocolate mixture. Garnish with remaining whole cookies. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.