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Easy No-Bake Derby Pie Mousse Cups

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert that captures the rich, nutty, bourbon-inspired flavors of classic Derby pie in a light, airy mousse cup. Perfect for last-minute entertaining or when you want a fuss-free, impressive dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pre-made pie crust crumbs (or crushed graham crackers)
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Crush pie crust into fine crumbs if not using pre-made crumbs. Mix crumbs with half of the toasted pecans and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Spoon mixture evenly into the bottom of serving cups, pressing lightly to form a solid base. Takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and softened butter. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  3. Whip the cream: Using a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes with electric mixer).
  4. Combine chocolate and bourbon: Slowly fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the whipped cream, adding bourbon gradually. Fold gently to keep mousse light and airy until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Assemble mousse cups: Spoon mousse over crust base in each cup, filling almost to the top. Smooth surface gently with back of a spoon.
  6. Add topping: Sprinkle remaining toasted pecans and mini chocolate chips on top for texture and visual appeal.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate mousse cups for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and mousse to set.

Notes

Use a chilled bowl and cold cream for best whipping results. Melt chocolate slowly to avoid seizing. Fold mousse gently to keep it airy. Toast pecans lightly for deeper flavor. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate chips. For alcohol-free, replace bourbon with vanilla extract and maple syrup. Chill mousse cups at least 2 hours before serving. Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 3 days. Add toppings just before serving to keep crunchy.

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Keywords: no-bake, derby pie, mousse cups, quick dessert, bourbon dessert, easy dessert, nutty mousse, chocolate mousse

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