Description
These Mini Chocolate Mousse Oreo Cups are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust topped with a rich, creamy chocolate mousse. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat anytime, they combine the classic flavors of chocolate and Oreos in an elegant, bite-sized presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 20 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate 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
- Create the crust: In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreo cookies with the melted butter until evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly into small serving cups to form the crust layer. Set aside.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in short intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted. Allow it to cool slightly to avoid melting the whipped cream later.
- Whip the cream: In a clean mixing bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Combine chocolate and cream: Fold half of the whipped cream gently into the cooled melted chocolate to lighten it. Then carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream to create a smooth, airy mousse.
- Assemble and chill: Spoon the chocolate mousse over the prepared Oreo crusts in each cup. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set properly before serving.
Notes
- For best results, chill the heavy cream thoroughly before whipping.
- You can garnish the mousse cups with extra crushed Oreos or chocolate shavings before serving.
- Be careful not to overwhip the cream, as it can turn into butter.
- If you prefer a sweeter mousse, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the cream while whipping.
- These can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate mousse, Oreo cups, no-bake dessert, mini mousse cups, easy chocolate dessert, party desserts
