This Chocolate Cheese Mousse Pie is a unique, no-bake dessert that transforms humble cottage cheese into a luxuriously smooth and creamy filling. The tangy cheese balances perfectly with the deep, rich flavor of unsweetened cocoa and vanilla, creating a texture similar to cheesecake but lighter and airier. Topped with a simple graham cracker and cinnamon crust, it offers a satisfying crunch against the silky mousse. Ideal for potlucks or family gatherings, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and requires no oven time, just patience for chilling. It&# 226;ÂÂs a delightful twist on traditional chocolate pies that feels both indulgent and slightly lighter.
Chocolate Cheese Mousse Pie
Description
This Chocolate Cheese Mousse Pie is a unique, no-bake dessert that transforms humble cottage cheese into a luxuriously smooth and creamy filling. The tangy cheese balances perfectly with the deep, rich flavor of unsweetened cocoa and vanilla, creating a texture similar to cheesecake but lighter and airier. Topped with a simple graham cracker and cinnamon crust, it offers a satisfying crunch against the silky mousse. Ideal for potlucks or family gatherings, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and requires no oven time, just patience for chilling. It&# 226;ÂÂs a delightful twist on traditional chocolate pies that feels both indulgent and slightly lighter.Ingredients
Directions
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Pour 1/4 cup skim milk into a blender container.
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Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the milk and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
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Heat the remaining 2/3 cup of skim milk in a saucepan until it just begins to boil.
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Pour the hot milk into the blender with the softened gelatin and blend until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
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Add the egg yolks, 4 tablespoons of sugar, cocoa, and vanilla to the blender.
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Blend at medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Add the low-fat cottage cheese to the blender and blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
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Refrigerate the chocolate cheese mixture for about 15-20 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
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While the mixture chills, beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
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Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar to the egg whites while beating, then stop.
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Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the thickened chocolate mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the air.
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In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the cinnamon.
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Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of an 8-inch pie pan to form a crust.
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Carefully pour the chocolate mousse filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until firmly set, before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 403.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.0g17%
- Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
- Cholesterol 208.7mg70%
- Sodium 710.2mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 33.7g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
- Sugars 28.9g
- Protein 49.0g98%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
