Description
Oreo Chocolate Mousse Cups are a quick, easy, and indulgent dessert that combines creamy, airy chocolate mousse with the classic crunchy texture of Oreos. Perfectly portioned in individual cups, this recipe is ideal for last-minute treats, parties, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Base
- Oreos – crushed, about 2 tablespoons per cup plus more for base and garnish
Mousse
- Heavy cream – 1 cup, whipped to soft peaks
- Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate – 4 oz, melted
- Sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Cream cheese (optional) – 2 oz, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo Base: Start by crushing your Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Reserve about two tablespoons of crumbs per cup for garnish, and press the remaining crumbs evenly into the bottom of each serving cup or glass to create a crunchy base layer.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring after each interval to prevent burning. Set aside to cool slightly while you whip the cream.
- Whip the Cream: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the heavy cream together with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. If using cream cheese, beat it separately until smooth and gently fold it into the whipped cream for extra creaminess and richness.
- Combine Chocolate and Cream: Slowly and gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream mixture, taking care not to deflate the mousse. This creates the light, fluffy chocolate mousse filling.
- Assemble the Cups: Layer the mousse mixture over the Oreo crumb base in each cup. Sprinkle some reserved Oreo crumbs on top for garnish, or add toppings like whipped cream or mini Oreo pieces. Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld perfectly.
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters to ensure fluffier whipped cream.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the cream mixture gently to maintain mousse volume.
- Use good-quality chocolate to elevate the mousse’s flavor.
- Adjust sugar to your taste to balance the bitterness of the chocolate.
- Do not skip chilling; refrigeration firms up the mousse and enhances flavor harmony.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Oreo, chocolate mousse, dessert, no-bake, quick dessert, individual cups, creamy, crunchy