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No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars


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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (Plus chilling)
  • Yield: 12 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These triple-layered no-bake chocolate mousse bars are a dream dessert for chocolate lovers! With a crunchy chocolate cookie crust, an airy mousse filling, and a silky ganache topping, these indulgent bars come together effortlessly—no oven required. Perfect for parties, make-ahead desserts, or satisfying sweet cravings!


Ingredients

For the Crust:

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

½ cup melted butter

For the Mousse Filling:

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

¼ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Layer:

¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips

½ cup heavy cream

For the Topping:

½ cup whipped cream

Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust:
    • In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter.
    • Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish.
    • Refrigerate while making the mousse filling.
  2. Make the Mousse:
    • Beat heavy cream, melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
    • Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
    • Refrigerate while making the chocolate layer.
  3. Add the Chocolate Layer:
    • Heat heavy cream until warm (not boiling).
    • Pour over chocolate chips, let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
    • Spread evenly over the mousse layer.
    • Chill for at least 4 hours or until set.
  4. Garnish & Serve:
    • Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional).
    • Slice into bars and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 bars
  • Calories: 320 kcal