Description
Delight in these irresistibly creamy Mini Chocolate Mousse Oreo Cups, combining a rich Oreo crust with a luscious, airy chocolate mousse. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dessert treat that requires no baking and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 20 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Mousse
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the crushed Oreo cookies thoroughly with the melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of small serving cups or ramekins to form an even crust layer.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in short bursts, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly to avoid deflating the mousse.
- Whip the cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream along with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. This gives the mousse its light and fluffy texture.
- Combine chocolate and cream: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cooled melted chocolate, ensuring a smooth blend. Then carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream to maintain the airy consistency of the mousse.
- Assemble and chill: Spoon the chocolate mousse evenly over the prepared Oreo crusts in the cups. Place them in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey kick, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the melted chocolate.
- Use chilled mixing bowl and beaters to help cream whip faster and achieve better volume.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated, making it a convenient make-ahead dessert.
- Substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Add fresh berries or whipped cream on top for garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate mousse, Oreo cups, no-bake dessert, mini chocolate mousse cups, easy chocolate dessert
