I think in previous posts, I have made it pretty clear that I HATE pie. This causes huge problems in our house, considering my husband loves pie more than any other dessert. With Thanksgiving coming up I am trying to find a way out of having to make and eat the traditional pumpkin pie. Yuck! This no-bake chocolate pumpkin mousse pie just might be the perfect compromise. The no-bake part is what caught my eye first. Yes, I am that lazy. Then of course there is chocolate and we all know that chocolate makes everything better. I also like that there is not a traditional pie crust. That is what I hate the very most about pies. Thanks for the recipe Serious Eats!
Here’s what you need to make this pie:
For the Chocolate Cookie Crust:
- 6 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (about 27 wafers)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Pumpkin Mousse:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Spiced Cocoa Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- pinch ground cinnamon
- pinch ground nutmeg
- pinch ground cloves
For the Garnish:
- 3 ounce bar bittersweet chocolate
Here’s how to make it -> No-Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Pie Tutorial
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