Macadamia Nut Chocolate Mousse Pie Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 prepared, baked pie shell
- 1 (8 ounce.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 Large eggs, separated, room temperature
- 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Healthy pinch of cream of tartar
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1 c. well chilled whipping cream
- 1 1/2 c. minced macadamia nuts, toasted
- 1 c. whipping cream
- 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
- Grated chocolate (optional)
Directions
- 1. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, 2/3 c. sugar and vanilla till creamy. Add in yolks and beat till smooth. Fold in melted chocolate chips.
- 2. Using clean, dry beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar till soft peaks form. Add in 2/3 c. sugar, gradually, and beat till stiff peaks form.
- 3. Gently fold 1/4 of whites into chocolate mix; mix in rest of whites.
- 4. Whip 1 c. cream to hard peaks. Fold cream and nuts into chocolate. Pour mix into baked pie crust. Chill at least 6 hrs.
- 5. To serve, beat 1 c. cream and powdered sugar to soft peaks. Spread over pie. Garnish with grated chocolate, if you like.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 88g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 332 | |
| Calories from Fat 212 | 64% |
| Total Fat 24.56g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 12.8g | 51% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium 165mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 29.01g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 24.58g | 16% |
| Protein 4.42g | 7% |
