Chocolate Mousse Pie Recipe

1 1/4 C. chocolate cookie crumbs

1/4 C. butter, melted

2 1-oz. squares unsweetened chocolate

1 7-oz. jar marshmallow creme

1 t. vanilla

2 T. cream or milk

2 C. heavy cream for whipping, divided

1 T. sugar

1/2 oz. semisweet chocolate square (for garnish)

Combine crumbs and butter; press into bottom of 10-inch pie plate, quiche dish or shallow casserole; set aside. In small bowl, melt chocolate in microwave, or melt in small saucepan on low heat on stove top. Remove from heat.

In mixing bowl, combine marshmallow creme, vanilla and melted chocolate. Mix until well blended. Gradually stir in milk, blending until smooth.

Beat 1 cup of cream just to stiff peaks; fold into chocolate mixture; spread in crust. Combine remaining 1 cup cream and sugar; whip just to stiff peaks. Gently spread over mousse layer. Grate chocolate over whipped cream.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 10 servings.