MOCHA MOUSSE PIE

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Coffee and chocolate are perfectly paired in this lovely layered dessert from Beverly Gottfried, Candler, North Carolina. A convenient chocolate crumb crust holds the fluffy filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 chocolate crumb or graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Chocolate shavings, optional

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream, coffee granules, sugar and vanilla on low until coffee and sugar are dissolved. Beat on high just until stiff peaks form. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. , Gradually fold remaining cream mixture into cooled chocolate until well blended. Pour into pie crust. Spread with reserved cream mixture. Refrigerate for 3 hours. , Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.