This pie has a creamy chocolate mousse filling with a graham cracker pie crust. It gets topped with chocolate chips, pretzels, and even more whipped topping. This is not a WW friendly pie by any means.
Whenever I'm counting calories or points I will sometimes want a decent dessert like this and allow myself to have to it. I don't eat only 0 point foods or burn off plenty of calories the next time. I just simply enjoy a nice fresh slice of pie and move on.
Tips for Chocolate Mousse Pie
The crust is made from graham crackers but if you want to save time use a store-bought crust.
Use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment to help beat the heavy cream. A handheld mixer will also work for this.
Let the melted chocolate cool a bit before adding it to the whipped topping.
How to make Chocolate Mousse Pie
To print the full recipe please see the recipe card below.
Spray a standard-sized pie pan with nonstick baking spray. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix together crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press mixture into the prepared pie pan, then place pan in freezer to chill for 10 minutes.
In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla to the cream, whip until combined, then spoon 2 cups of the whipped cream into a small bowl, set aside.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, until the melted chocolate is cool to the touch, then slowly add it to the remaining whipping cream, mixing it slowly with the stand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Spoon chocolate mousse mixture into the pretzel pie crust.
Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate until mousse sets up. Serve slices of pie drizzled with caramel sauce and a sprinkling of sea salt. Add whole pretzel sticks, too, if desired.
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Chocolate Mousse Pie with Pretzel Crust
Ingredients
- 2 cups pretzels, crushed
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes
- Pretzel sticks (whole) for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Spray a standard-sized pie pan with nonstick baking spray. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix together crushed pretzels, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press mixture into the prepared pie pan, then place pan in freezer to chill for 10 minutes.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla to the cream, whip until combined, then spoon 2 cups of the whipped cream into a small bowl, set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, until the melted chocolate is cool to the touch, then slowly add it to the remaining whipping cream, mixing it slowly with the stand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Spoon chocolate mousse mixture into the pretzel pie crust. Top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate until mousse sets up. Serve slices of pie drizzled with caramel sauce and a sprinkling of sea salt. Add whole pretzel sticks, too, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 971
- Sugar: 50
- Fat: 62
- Saturated Fat: 36
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 107
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 8
Jenna says
Pretty well!
Michelle says
This looks great! How does it hold up the second day?
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
This looks wonderful! I love the sweet and salty combination!!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Love this sweet and salty combination for this awesome dessert!
Holly @ Twisted Tastes says
I'm with Liz, I love sweet and salty!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
You had me at pretzel crust! I love the sweet & salty combination!
Aquasan says
interesting recipe!