Pecan Pie With Chocolate Mousse 🥧🍫
Overview:
This delightful dessert combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the indulgent creaminess of chocolate mousse, creating a decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a total preparation and cooking time of 5 hours and 30 minutes, including 30 minutes of prep time and 5 hours of chilling time, this recipe yields approximately 6 servings.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Cream cheese |
| 2 | Sugar |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | Unbaked pie shell |
| 3 cups | Pecans |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 3/4 cup | Light corn syrup |
| 2 | Chocolate curls |
| Maraschino cherries | |
| Whipped cream |
For Chocolate Mousse:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Egg yolks |
| 3 oz | Chocolate |
| 1/4 cup | Water |
| 2 cups | Whipping cream |
| 1/4 cup | Icing sugar |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Pecan Pie:
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the mixture on the bottom of the unbaked pie shell in a pie pan.
- Press pecans into the cream cheese mixture.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, light corn syrup, remaining sugar, and remaining vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pie shell.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is browned and the top is puffy and golden.
- Allow to cool, then chill in the refrigerator.
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Prepare the Chocolate Mousse:
- In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and water until thick and lemony.
- Blend in the melted chocolate until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until it forms soft peaks. Add 2 tablespoons of icing sugar and continue beating until combined.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the remaining icing sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Once the pecan pie has chilled, spread the prepared chocolate mousse over the top.
- Chill the pie until the mousse is set, approximately 4 hours.
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Serve:
- Prior to serving, garnish with swirls of whipped cream, sprinkle on additional pecans, and add chocolate curls for extra indulgence.
- For a final touch, adorn with maraschino cherries with stems to elevate the presentation of this decadent dessert.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 808.3
- Fat Content: 54.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 24.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 286.6mg
- Sodium Content: 323.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 78.4g
- Fiber Content: 4.7g
- Sugar Content: 37.8g
- Protein Content: 13.3g
Keywords:
Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Canadian, Weeknight, Oven
Enjoy!
Indulge in the luxurious combination of flavors and textures with this Pecan Pie With Chocolate Mousse recipe. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet treat, this dessert is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more!
