Description
Indulge in the velvety goodness of these No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars. A luscious chocolate mousse sits atop a crunchy cookie crust, creating a decadent treat that’s perfect for any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos, finely crushed)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the Mousse:
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (divided)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Chill.
- Make the Mousse: Heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir. Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla. Add chocolate mixture. Whip remaining cream, fold into chocolate mix.
- Assemble: Spread mousse over chilled crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier base, add a tablespoon of granulated sugar to the crust.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Try using dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
