How to Make the Perfect Oreo Chocolate Mousse Cups
American · Easy · 135 min · 6 servings
These decadent mousse cups feature a crushed Oreo base beneath an airy whipped chocolate cream filling that melts in your mouth. They take only 15 minutes to assemble and are guaranteed to impress any crowd.
Why this recipe works
This Oreo Chocolate Mousse Cups recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 135 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 430 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 20 cookies Oreo cookies crushed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Oreo crust
Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-lock bag and rolling with a pin. Mix with melted butter and press into the base of 6 serving cups.
Step 2: Whip the chocolate cream
In a chilled mixing bowl combine cold heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer starting on low then increasing to high until stiff peaks form.
Step 3: Fill the cups
Spoon or pipe the chocolate mousse generously over the Oreo crust in each cup. Use a piping bag with a star tip for an elegant presentation.
Step 4: Chill and serve
Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with additional crushed Oreo crumbs or a swirl of whipped cream if desired.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- heavy whipping cream → chilled full-fat coconut cream for a dairy-free mousse
- unsweetened cocoa powder → Dutch-process cocoa powder for a deeper and richer chocolate flavor
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using warm cream straight from the fridge instead of ensuring the bowl and cream are very cold before whipping
- Over-whipping the cream past stiff peaks which turns it grainy and butter-like
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 430 calories, 4g protein, 42g carbs, 29g fat, 3g fiber.
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