Ingredients

How to make it

  • For crust, combine all ingredients; mix well.
  • Press firmly on bottom and up side to rim of a 9” pie plate. Chill thoroughly.
  • For bottom layer, whisk together evaporated milk and egg yolks in medium saucepan.
  • Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very hot and thickens slightly; do not boil.
  • Place chocolate in food processor fitted with metal blade. With processor running, slowly pour milk mixture into chocolate. Process 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Scrape down sides and continue processing till smooth.
  • Pour into crust; refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
  • For top layer, combine chocolate chips and 1/3 cup cream in microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in sugar and vanilla; set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat remaining cream until soft peaks form. Beat in chocolate mixture on high, one-third at a time; mix well. Spoon onto hardened bottom layer.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Pipe cream on top in swirl pattern, garnish with chocolate leaves or curls. Store in refrigerator.

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  • mrswilliams 14 years ago
    I made this tonight...taste is awesome, however, it didn't set up that well for me and my whipped cream deflated after I added the chocolate, so my mousse layer wasn't very light and fluffy :( I'm not sure what I did wrong, but it still tasted good! Very rich! :)
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    This sounds so luscious! I love chocolate and will definitely make this!
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    " It was excellent "
    dragonwings647 ate it and said...
    IRRESISTABLE. SAVING THIS ONE
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    " It was excellent "
    momofsixil ate it and said...
    This sounds amazing!! A definite "5" from me! :o)
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    " It was excellent "
    jett2whit ate it and said...
    Wowza! A true favorite for sure.
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  • 22566 15 years ago
    VERY VERY NICE!!

    Chocolate,one of my basic food groups.

    Thank-you

    Kind Regards
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    " It was excellent "
    chi_phx_singer ate it and said...
    Oh my word! Total Drool! :D
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  • krumkake 15 years ago
    A chocolate lovers delight for sure - wouldn't this make a nice Valentine dessert for that someone special? I look forward to trying this one...Krum
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    " It was excellent "
    joe1155 ate it and said...
    This sounds totally amazing!
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