Description
A decadent no-bake dessert combining a buttery Oreo crust with a silken chocolate mousse. Ideal for parties or special occasions, it offers a creamy, custard-soft texture in a sturdy base.
Ingredients
24 Oreo cookies
1/2 cup (90g) unsalted butter, softened
6 oz (170g) semi-sweet chocolate
2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Pulverize 24 Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form
Mix crumbs with 1/2 cup softened butter until paste-like consistency
Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan using hands or a flat bottomed cup
Chill crust for 15 minutes to set
Crumble 6 oz chocolate into a medium bowl and melt in microwave until smooth
Whip 2 cups heavy cream with 1/4 cup sugar until soft peaks form
Mix melted chocolate with 4 egg yolks and 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture until smooth
Pour mousse over chilled crust and chill for 2 hours until set
Garnish with crushed Oreo cookies before serving
Notes
Use dairy-free butter for a vegan version
Substitute coconut cream for heavy cream
Ensure chocolate is high-cocoa for deeper flavor
Chill for at least 2 hours for optimal set
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 120
- Category: Trending
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (10th of cake)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
