Best 4 Decadent Chocolate Mousse Bars Recipes

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Chocolate mousse bars are a delicious and decadent dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a rich chocolate mousse filling that is sandwiched between two layers of chocolate cake or cookie crust. The mousse is light and airy, while the cake or cookie crust provides a rich and decadent base. These bars can be made ahead of time, making them a great option for parties or potlucks. They can also be customized to your liking, with different flavors of chocolate or different types of cake or cookie crust. With so many options, you're sure to find the perfect recipe for decadent chocolate mousse bars.

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NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BARS



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Ethereal and ready to melt in your mouth, chocolate mousse bars are easy to make and even easier to eat. With so few ingredients, it's important to use a chocolate you would be perfectly happy to snack out of hand. The instant espresso powder is optional but adds depth to this simple dessert. To cut beautiful, neat slices, use a long sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped clean before each cut.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cookies and bars, custards and puddings, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 whole graham crackers (about 9 1/2 ounces/269 grams)
8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound/454 grams semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 cups cold heavy cream, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Line a 9-inch-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. In a food processor, or in a resealable plastic bag, crush the graham crackers until you have fine crumbs (but stop before you have dust). You should have about 2 1/4 cups. Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the butter, sugar and salt and stir until evenly moistened. Tip the crumbs into the prepared pan and press them down into an even layer on the bottom. Transfer to the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  • Make the filling: Set the chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup cream, espresso powder and salt until hot but not boiling. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let it stand for 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and whisk until smooth. Set aside to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the remaining 2 cups heavy cream until you have stiff peaks. Add the chocolate mixture and gently fold to combine. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust, and spread it out into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 2 hours. To serve, cut the two edges without parchment free with a sharp knife then use the parchment overhang to transfer the bar to a cutting board. Cut into squares and serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 124 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BARS



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Treat yourself to a decadent chocolate bar made of three simple and delicious layers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 26 cookies)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
3 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8- or 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter with spoon; press firmly in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream and baking chips over low heat, stirring frequently, until chips are melted. Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes. In large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and salt with wire whisk until foamy. Pour white baking chip mixture into egg mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Pour filling over baked crust. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until center springs back when touched lightly. Cool in pan on cooling rack 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt topping ingredients over low heat, stirring frequently.
  • Spread topping over bars. Refrigerate uncovered until chilled, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

DECADENT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BARS



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I made these for a company bake-off and won first prize. This is time consuming, but is one of the most fabulous chocolate desserts I have ever made! It can be made with or without the ganache topping, but I strongly suggest that you make it totally awesome by adding the ganche! Don't eat too many -- they are rich!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 4h40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter, creamy
5 cups corn flakes, crushed lightly
3/4 cup butter
2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
5 ounces semisweet chocolate (I used Baker's 1 oz. squares)
4 egg yolks (pasteurized if available)
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • To make crust:.
  • Line a 9 x 13" cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt milk chocolate in a double boiler.
  • Stir peanut butter into melted chocolate. Place crushed corn flakes in a bowl and stir chocolate/peanut butter mixture over them, mixing well.
  • Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan and cool in refrigerator.
  • To make Mousse:.
  • Melt semisweet chocolate in a double boiler. Cream butter and sugar in a mixer fitted with a paddle, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add sifted cocoa powder and mix well. Scrape down bowl and add chocolate.
  • Continue mixing and add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in heavy cream that has been beaten to firm peak.
  • Mix well to incorporate, leaving no white streaks in the chocolate.
  • Spread mousse over crust.
  • Chill about 2 hours, until set. Cut into desired size bars with a sharp knife dipped in hot water. (1 x 4-1/2 " cuts will yield about 2 dozen bars).
  • Place bars on a cooling rack that has been placed over a clean baking sheet. (Bars may be completed at this time or coated with ganache).
  • If bars are soft, place rack in freezer until ganache is ready.
  • To make ganache:.
  • Melt chocolate in double boiler.
  • Mix sugar and heavy cream in a small saucepan and bring mixture to a slow boil over low heat(be careful not to scorch the cream).
  • Pour cream over chocolate and stir with a whisk to incorporate, making sure all the chocolate is melted.
  • Strain mixture to remove any pieces of unmelted chocolate.
  • Let cool for about 1 hour.
  • Pour ganache over firm bars to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm ganache.
  • The bars should be stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 99.7, Sodium 172, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 21.8, Protein 7.9

DECADENT CHOCOLATE COOKIE BARS



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These cookie bars are very easy to make and are like Death by Chocolate times 3!!! My Mother-in-law gave me this recipe. WARNING: May be ADDICTIVE!!!!! Sassycook

Provided by Sassycook

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Baking)
1 cup butter (cold) or 1 cup margarine (cold)
2 (12 ounce) bags semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (chocolate is best but regular white will do)
3/4 cup nuts, chopped (I use Pecans,use what you like)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • CRUST:.
  • Combine Flour,Sugar,Cocoa,and Butter. Use two knives or pastry blender.(pastry blender works best.) Mixture will be crumbley. Press firmly into a 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • FILLING:.
  • In saucepan combine both pkgs of semi-sweet Choc Chips,Vanilla, Milk,and Nuts if using. Stir until well melted. Pour over prepared crust.
  • TOPPING:.
  • Sprinkle Milk Chocolate chips on top and press on to top of filling. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes(will be hard to wait after smelling this bake! Cut into bars and enjoy,I cut into very small bars,this is very rich,and ya might overdose yourself on CHOCOLATE! Enjoy, Sassycook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 26.5, Sodium 109.6, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 29.6, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is ideal.
  • Make sure the cream is cold before whipping it. This will help it whip up quickly and create a stiff mousse.
  • Do not overbeat the cream. Overbeaten cream will become grainy and lose its smooth texture.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently. Overmixing will deflate the mousse and make it less airy.
  • Chill the mousse for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow it to set and develop its full flavor.
  • Serve the mousse with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a chocolate sauce.

Conclusion:

This decadent chocolate mousse bars recipe is perfect for any chocolate lover. The mousse is rich, creamy, and full of chocolate flavor. The chocolate cookie crust is the perfect complement to the mousse, and the combination of the two is simply irresistible. These bars are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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