Chocolate Mousse and Praline Pie
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Prep:
- 20 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 1 pie
Nutty crumbles of pecans and rich chocolate mousse team up to create the perfect dessert for any family gathering, holiday or as a special after-dinner dessert, just because. This chocolate mousse and praline pie recipe is a no-bake solution to creating a spectacular crowd-pleaser without spending all day checking the oven. The secret to a creamy, flavorful and structured mousse filling is combining cold whipping cream with unflavored gelatin. Before you finish your Chocolate Mousse and Praline Pie, don't forget to pick out the prettiest pecans to place on top! Peruse 5 Chocolate Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes for your next autumn celebration.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Chill Time
- 4 hours
BAKE MODE:
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Ingredients
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1/3 cupbutter or margarine
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1/4 cuppacked light brown sugar
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2 Tbspswater
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1 Tbspcornstarch
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2/3 cuppecans coarsely chopped
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1packaged crumb crust (6 oz)
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16pecan halves (about 1/4 cup)
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Chocolate Mousse Filling
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1 tspunflavored gelatin
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1 Tbspcold water
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2 Tbspsboiling water
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1/2 cupsugar
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1/4 cupcold whipping cream (1/2 pt)
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1 tspvanilla extract
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1/4 cup
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Step-By-Step Directions
Equipment Needed
microwave
microwave-safe bowl
whisk
freezer/refrigerator
rubber scraper
mixing bowl
small cup
mixer
1
Microwave butter in small microwave-safe bowl at High (100%) 1 minute or until melted. Add brown sugar, water and cornstarch; stir with whisk until smooth. Microwave at High 1 minute or until mixture comes to full boil.
2
Stir in chopped pecans; spread mixture on bottom of crust. Place crust in freezer while preparing filling. Prepare Chocolate Mousse Filling. Carefully spread filling over pecan layer.
3
Cover; refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Garnish with pecan halves. Cover; refrigerate leftover pie.
Chocolate Mousse Filling:
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small cup; let stand 1 minute to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together sugar and cocoa in medium bowl; add whipping cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed of mixer, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until stiff. Add gelatin mixture; beat just until well blended.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 8 servingsServing size 1 slice (93g)Amount per servingCalories430% Daily Value*Total Fat 32g 41%Saturated Fat 16g 80%Trans Fat 0.5gCholesterol 55mg 18%Sodium 190mg 8%Total Carbohydrates 35g 13%Dietary Fiber 1g 4%Total Sugars 23gIncludes 22g Added Sugar 44%Protein 4gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 36mg 2%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 90mg 2%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
