Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Pie

Submitted by Chef PotPie

"You must try this! My family waits all year for me to make this for St. Pattie's Day. It's Oh So Rich and yummy. I use Bailey's because I think it's the best, but I imagine it would work with other Irish Creams as well."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) chocolate crumb crusts, ready crust
• 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 3⁄4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups frozen whipped topping

directions

1. In saucepan, sprinkle gelatine over milk. Let stand about 1 minute, then stir over low heat until gelatine is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
2. Add chocolate and continue cooking, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted, then stir in vanilla.
3. Remove from heat and stir occasionally, adding Bailey's about 5 minutes after removal from heat.
4. When mixture forms mounds when dropped from a spoon, fold in whipped topping and turn into crust.
5. Garnish with whipped topping and shaved chocolate curls if desired. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Reviews

[michaelaalbon561]

This pie is very good. I know one commentator complained that it’s not light and fluffy like a traditional mousse that is served in a glass dish. But that doesn’t work with a pie, as it would fall apart when you tried to slice it. I think this recipe is the perfect balance between a mousse like texture and stability for slicing. I did drop the Baileys from 3/4 to 1/2 cup and used a cup of milk to compensate. But that was just a matter of personal taste.

 

[lazyme]

Yummy. I made this for company over the weekend and it was gone in a flash. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Carol G.]

Sorry but we did not care for this at all. Made as directed & it turned out stiff, because of the gelatin I'm sure.Mousse should be fluffy & lite.Being concerned the kids would get into it was another downside. The alcolhol flavor was toooo strong for our taste. Giving it 3 stars for ease of preparation.

 

[Hazeleyes]

I just love that this pie doesn't use instant pudding mix! Very chocolately and rich...just perfect! I sprinkled some mini chocolate chips on top. Delicious!

 

[Cul_de_sac_Barbie]

Yummy!!! I made this for our annual St. Patty's day party. Really easy, really good.