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No-Bake Derby Pie Chocolate Mousse Cups Easy Homemade Recipe with Bourbon Walnut Crumble

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A quick and decadent no-bake dessert combining silky chocolate mousse with a crunchy bourbon walnut crumble, perfect for entertaining or a sweet indulgence without the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips (225 g)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream (360 ml), cold
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (25 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (120 g), toasted
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (30 g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g), melted
  • 2 tbsp bourbon (30 ml)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional garnishes: whipped cream, chocolate shavings or cocoa powder dusting

Instructions

  1. Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5–7 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a small bowl, mix toasted walnuts, brown sugar, melted butter, bourbon, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler), stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove and let cool slightly.
  4. In a chilled large mixing bowl, beat cold heavy cream with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form (about 3–4 minutes).
  5. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream using a spatula, being careful not to overmix to keep the mousse light and airy.
  6. Spoon or pipe a layer of chocolate mousse into serving cups, then sprinkle a generous layer of bourbon walnut crumble on top. Repeat layers if cups are tall enough, finishing with crumble.
  7. Refrigerate the mousse cups for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to set and let flavors meld.
  8. Before serving, optionally garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.

Notes

Use good quality semisweet chocolate for best flavor and texture. Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream to achieve volume faster. Fold chocolate gently into whipped cream to keep mousse airy. Toast walnuts carefully to avoid burning. Bourbon adds warmth but should be balanced to avoid overpowering. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Store mousse cups refrigerated up to 3 days; freezing not recommended.

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