Chocolate Amaretto Mousse Pie
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
Recipe Yield: 1 (9 inch Pie)
Recipe Category: Pie
Keywords: Dessert, Weeknight, Refrigerator, Freezer, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 slice, assuming 8 servings):
- Calories: 503.2
- Fat: 31.9g
- Saturated Fat: 19.6g
- Cholesterol: 58.8mg
- Sodium: 241.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 55.7g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugars: 51.4g
- Protein: 6.3g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chocolate Shell:
- Line a 9-inch pie pan with aluminum foil, ensuring it is smooth.
- Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of butter over medium heat.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly in the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate to form the crust. Place it in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to set.
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Prepare the Chocolate Amaretto Mousse:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and salt.
- Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the chocolate melts.
- Add water and continue stirring. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the amaretto liqueur and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
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Combine and Chill:
- Fold some of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture, stirring briskly to incorporate.
- Gently fold the remaining whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Remove the chocolate crust from the freezer and carefully remove the foil from the shell.
- Pour the chocolate mousse mixture into the chocolate shell crust, spreading it evenly.
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Chill and Serve:
- Chill the pie for at least 3 1/2 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled slices garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and lightly sprinkled with slivered or crushed almonds, if desired.
Recipe Notes:
- This Chocolate Amaretto Mousse Pie is a decadent dessert perfect for special occasions.
- Leftovers, if any, can be frozen; however, the pie is so delicious that there may not be any left!
Enjoy the rich chocolate flavor complemented by the subtle almond notes from the amaretto liqueur, all encased in a chocolatey shell. It’s sure to be a hit at any gathering!
