Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars feature a crunchy chocolate cookie crust topped with a light and fluffy chocolate mousse layer, finished with a smooth chocolate ganache and optional whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a decadent dessert without turning on the oven.
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
Topping
- 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 well combined and crumbly.
- Shape the Crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish to form a solid base.
- Chill the Crust: Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill and set while preparing 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.
- Spread Mousse on Crust: Evenly spread the chocolate mousse over the chilled crust layer in the dish.
- Refrigerate Mousse Layer: Return the dish to the refrigerator to chill and firm up the mousse layer while preparing the chocolate ganache layer.
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer: Warm the heavy cream until it is hot but not boiling, then pour it over the semisweet chocolate chips and let it sit for about a minute.
- Make Ganache: Stir the cream and chocolate chips mixture gently until it is smooth and glossy.
- Spread Ganache: Evenly spread this chocolate ganache over the mousse layer in the dish.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the entire dessert for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and firm.
- Garnish: Before serving, optionally top the bars with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for extra flair.
- Serve: Slice the dessert into 12 bars and enjoy your rich and creamy no-bake chocolate mousse bars.
Notes
- Ensure the cream for the ganache is warm but not boiling to avoid seizing the chocolate.
- Use a good quality semisweet chocolate for best flavor and texture.
- For easier slicing, let the bars chill overnight.
- Optional toppings like nuts or berries can add texture and flavor variations.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
