Recipe: Chocolate Cinnamon Mousse Pie

Preparation

1. Crush cookies in blender or food processor until only small crumbs remain.
2. Mix in butter and cinnamon.
3. Process until thoroughly blended.
4. Press mixture into pie plate.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool crust to room temperature.

1. Melt chocolate and 1/2 cup whipping cream in microwave in 30-60 second intervals. Stir between heating cycles.
2. Add vanilla and allow to cool.
3. Whip cream in separate mixing bowl until stiff. Add powdered sugar and ensure that it’s thoroughly blended.
4. Carefully fold whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture.
5. Spoon into pie shell and gently press into place using spoon or knife.
6. Cover with a bowl, and cool in refrigerator at least overnight.
7. Topping (Optional):
8. Whip cream and sugar as previously described. Spread topping over the center of the pie, or use a pastry bag to pipe 1/2 inch stars across the top.