Beyond the obvious, most of us have been preparing our own meals non-stop for nearly two months. It is exhausting! Here is a quick, tasty, no cook, dessert that I challenge you to delegate to even the most insecure non-cooking partner OR your very young child. It is that easy!
For your next venture to the grocery store - be sure to grab prepared graham cracker crusts. These are inexpensive, versatile, take up little storage room, and they have a long shelf life. I purchased mine at the Dollar Tree back in January. I love the BAMA brand, as they are a designated bakery for McDonald's world-famous apple pies! Kudos to their female leader, Paula Marshall, a friend and author I have known for two decades. Check out the company link below.
Keeping track of products on hand in order not to waste our precious inventory is also a new domestic job. In this recipe, I had half & half ready to expire, so I used it up. It added a depth of texture and taste to the pudding.
Especially during these times of long days, gathering at the table to enjoy a meal should be the highlight of your day. Adding a simple, yet luxurious dessert caps the day perfectly.
Bon Appetit!
Easy Gourmet, No Cook, Mock Chocolate Mousse Pie (Serves 6)
Ingredients:
1 prepared graham cracker pie crust or prepare your own with grahams or cookies
1 small package chocolate pudding
1.5 cups milk or half & half
1 regular 8 oz container defrosted Cool Whip
Shredded chocolate for topping (optional) crumbs work, too
Method:
Prepare the pudding using only 1.5 cups of milk or half & half. Allow to thicken about 5 minutes. Take the defrosted Cool Whip and gradually, lightly add 1/2 container to the pudding to create lighter consistency using a whisk. Add the mixture to a prepared graham cracker crust. Lightly spoon remaining Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle shredded chocolate on top. Refrigerate until serving.
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| They will line up for Mock Chocolate Mousse Pie! |
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| Three Ingredients + milk = YUM! |
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| Pudding in base before topping with remaining Cool Whip. |
Click here for the BAMA website for their variety of products and interesting company history:
