Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE KAHLUA MOUSSE PIE

Category: Pies - Cream and Custard

Mousse:
1 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup Kahlua or similar coffee liqueur
1/4 cup butter
3 egg whites
3 tbsp white sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked, or your favorite crust recipe.

Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners sugar), sifted
1/2 tsp vanilla
Chocolate curls for garnish, optional

Pie Crust:
3 1/3 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup solid vegetable shortening
3/4 cup cool water (more or less) not cold

In a medium bowl over hot water, melt chocolate chips, Kahlua and butter. Do not allow to burn. Set aside until cool. Do not allow it to harden or become too thick.

In a clean mixing bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar and whip a while longer until stiff peaks hold their shape. Transfer to a clean bowl and set aside.

In the empty mixing bowl, whip 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff.
Gently fold egg whites and whipped cream into chocolate mousse mixture until smooth and blended.

Pour into baked pie shell. Follow directions for Best Ever Pie Crust link. Chill and set aside.

Meanwhile, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream until semi stiff. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and whip until stiff. Spread or pipe onto pie. Sprinkle with chocolate curls and chill.