I love this Mousse Pie because it has so few ingredients, so it is easy to remember the recipe, and it takes minutes to make.
You can change up the flavors of the pudding and the toppings to customize the pie any way you like. I love how pretty this Halloween pie turned out above. I used chocolate and white chocolate instant pudding and sprinkled chocolate chips and Halloween candies on top. And voilà! A pretty Halloween pie in minutes!
All you need is a store-bought graham cracker crust, instant jello pudding (one or two flavors), Cool Whip, and toppings.
I make this mousse pie often when I am bringing a meal to friends who are sick, just had a baby, etc. I can reduce the sugar and fat by using no-sugar Jello pudding, low-fat milk, and low-fat Cool Whip, and maybe only using dark chocolate for the sprinkles on top.
Adding different toppings (like the Halloween pie above) will elevate the pie. Your family or guests will think you worked hours baking in the kitchen. It will be our secret!
You may even make your own crust so you can control the sugar and fat content of the crust. I have included a recipe for a graham cracker crust below if you have the time.
Chocolate Mousse Pudding Pie (*For the Pumpkin Spice version, go to the bottom of the page.)
Ingredients:
1. One store-bought 8 "or 9" or *home-made Graham Cracker Crust, see below
2. One large package of instant pudding (makes 6 1/2 servings of pudding) any flavor or ..two small packages of instant pudding (makes 4 1/2 servings and is around 3.4 or 3.6 ounces, if sugar free around 1 ounce) of the same flavor or two different flavors.
3. Whole milk, two percent, or one percent. Use 1/2 of the amount recommended to make pudding on the package. For example, if the package says use 3 cups of milk for the pudding; use 1 1/2 cups of milk.
4. One 8 ounce tub of Cool Whip, regular or light, thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
* If I use the large pudding, I use one flavor like cookies and cream. If I use two small packages, I will use two flavors like chocolate and white chocolate, and layer them.
5. Toppings such as shaved chocolate, chocolate chips, cookies, candies, fruit, etc.
Directions:
Using a whisk, mix together the pudding and cold milk until blended. Mix until slightly thickened...the mixture may still look a little grainy.
Slowly and gently Fold in the cool whip with a spatula until blended. For a description and video on how to fold ingredients, click on the highlighted word "Fold" in this section. If using the 2 oz package of pudding, fold in the 8 oz tub of cool whip. If using two different flavor packages of 1.4 oz of pudding, divide the Cool Whip in half. Use 4 oz of Cool Whip for each flavor. *Use less Cool Whip if you want more of a pudding consistency, and a little more for a fluffier pie.
Pour the pudding/Cool Whip mixture into the pie crust.
In the picture above, I used White Chocolate Instant Pudding.
*This pie has two layers, but you can use one larger pudding mix to make one layer.
In the pie at the top of the page, I used White Chocolate and Chocolate Instant Pudding for the two pie layers.
Garnish with additional Cool Whip and other toppings such as chocolate shavings, candies, chopped/whole cookies fruit, etc.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Use your imagination for the toppings!
*See below for a picture of another pie with different toppings.
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Home-Made Graham Cracker Crust
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of finely ground graham cracker crumbs.
If you get the Graham cracker squares, place them in a plastic zip-lock bag, and pound them into crumbs with a rolling pin. Or use a food processor to blend them into crumbs.
1/3 cups of sugar or use other sweetners
6 tablespoons of melted butter
Directions:
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until blended and press them into an 8 or 9-inch pie plate. Use your fingers or the edge of a cup to press them.
(Optional) Bake at 375 degrees for 7 minutes. Let cool in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
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*This is a Pumpkin Spice version. Use 2 small packages (3.4 ounces) of Jell-O Pumpkin Spice Pudding. Follow directions above.
Here is another version of the pie on the left. Chocolate on the bottom, white chocolate on the top, ending with whipped cream.
Other ideas and flavors of pudding include strawberry and white chocolate, Oreo cookie pudding, butterscotch pudding, pistachio pudding, lemon, etc.
Have fun experimenting with the pie!
Happy desserts!
And Bon Appetit! ❤️🧁
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