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Brownie Bottom Mint Chip Mousse Pie

A delightful dessert with a fudgy brownie crust topped with light and airy mint chocolate mousse, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the brownie crust
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the mint chip mousse
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Green food coloring (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
  3. Stir in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Add in flour and vanilla extract, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Pour into a greased 9-inch pie pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Let it cool completely.
Making the Mint Chip Mousse
  1. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in peppermint extract and green food coloring if desired.
  3. Then fold in the mini chocolate chips, mixing until evenly distributed.
Assembling the Pie
  1. Once the brownie crust is cool, pour the mint mousse over the top, smoothing out the surface.
  2. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
Serving
  1. Slice the pie into wedges and serve with additional chocolate chips or whipped cream toppings, if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking mix. You can prepare the brownie crust a day ahead; just ensure it’s properly cooled before adding the mousse.