Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars are a decadent and easy-to-make dessert featuring a rich chocolate cookie crust, a fluffy chocolate mousse filling, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for chocolate lovers, they require no baking and come together quickly, with a chilling period to set the layers into a firm, sliceable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
Mousse Filling
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Garnish
- ½ cup whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish to form an even crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the mousse filling.
- Make the Mousse: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, melted semisweet chocolate chips, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, forming a smooth mousse. Spread this mousse evenly over the chilled crust layer. Return the dish to the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the chocolate layer.
- Add the Chocolate Layer: Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until it is hot but not boiling. Pour the warm cream over the semisweet chocolate chips in a bowl and let it sit for one minute to melt the chocolate. Stir gently until completely smooth and glossy. Spread this chocolate ganache layer evenly over the mousse layer.
- Chill and Set: Place the assembled bars in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to allow all layers to set firmly.
- Garnish & Serve: Before serving, top the bars with whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder. Slice into 12 bars and enjoy your rich no-bake dessert.
Notes
- Ensure that the heavy cream for the mousse is cold for best whipping results.
- Use good quality semisweet chocolate for a richer flavor.
- The dessert requires at least 4 hours of chilling to properly set, so plan ahead.
- You can substitute chocolate cookie crumbs with crushed Oreos without filling for the crust.
- For a dairy-free version use coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate chips.
