🍫 Chocolate Fudge Layered Bliss (No-Bake Version)
☁️ What it is:
A multi-layer dessert made of:
1 A chocolate cookie crust
2 A fudge layer
3 A light chocolate mousse or whipped cream
4 Ganache topping
5 Optional crushed cookies or chocolate curls on top
📝 Ingredients:
Crust:
• 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies (Oreos with filling removed, or chocolate grahams)
• ½ cup melted butter
Fudge Layer:
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
Chocolate Mousse Layer:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
(Or use 1 tub of chocolate Cool Whip for a shortcut)
Ganache Topping:
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup chocolate chips
Optional Toppings:
• Chocolate curls
• Crushed cookies
• Mini chocolate chips
• Sea salt flakes
🍴 Instructions:
1. Make the Crust:
• Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter.
• Press into the bottom of an 8x8" pan or pie dish.
• Chill in fridge for 15–20 minutes to set.
2. Fudge Layer:
• In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk.
• Stir until smooth and thick.
• Add vanilla and a pinch of salt.
• Spread evenly over the crust. Let it cool slightly, then chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes.
3. Chocolate Mousse Layer:
• Whip the heavy cream until it begins to thicken.
• Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla.
• Beat until stiff peaks form.
• Spread gently over the chilled fudge layer.
4. Ganache Topping:
• Heat cream until just simmering.
• Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2–3 minutes.
• Stir until smooth.
• Pour over mousse layer and gently spread.
5. Chill & Serve:
• Chill the entire dessert for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
• Garnish before serving.
🍰 Baked Option (if you're in a brownie mood):
• Use a fudgy brownie base instead of cookie crust.
• Then layer with ganache and whipped cream or mousse.
🌟 Variations:
• Peanut butter twist: Add a peanut butter swirl in the fudge or top layer.
• Mint chocolate bliss: Add ½ tsp peppermint extract to the mousse.
• S’mores version: Use a graham crust + top with toasted marshmallows.