Description
Oreo Chocolate Mousse Cups are a decadent dessert that combines the rich, velvety texture of chocolate mousse with the delightful crunch of Oreo cookies. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of creamy sweetness and a hint of cocoa, making it an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oreo Crust:
- 15 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Whole Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter, mixing until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of serving cups to form a crust and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Evenly distribute the mousse over the cooled Oreo crusts in the cups.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These mousse cups can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free Oreos for a gluten-free version or substitute dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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