No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars Recipe
Indulge in these decadent No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars, a delightful treat that combines creamy mousse with rich chocolate ganache on a chocolate graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Mousse:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
For the Ganache:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chocolate shavings or whipped topping for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press firmly into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Make the Mousse: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture and spread over the chilled crust.
- Create the Ganache: Heat remaining heavy cream, then pour over chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth. Pour over the mousse layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Slice into bars, garnish, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a hot knife for clean slices.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For added flavor, consider adding crushed hazelnuts between the mousse and ganache layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
