This Baileys chocolate mousse pie is rich and creamy with delightful specks of chocolate all throughout. It’s fast and easy to make too, no oven needed! No gelatin or eggs in the ingredients either.
(Do you like Baileys Irish cream recipes? Try these chocolate truffles, they are bursting with Irish cream flavour! Or this Bailey’s creme brûlée – looks super fancy…you’d be the only one who’ll know they’re a breeze to make.)
Two things are happening this week: St. Patrick’s Day and my brother’s birthday. And I have the perfect dessert for both – it’s chocolatey (for my brother), made with Baileys (hooray for St. Paddy’s) and no baking required (this one is for me).
This no-bake Baileys chocolate mousse pie is rich and creamy with delightful pieces of chocolate in every bite. It’s very easy to make too.
Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day if you don’t want to go the green dessert route and for brothers who have the sweet tooth (and appreciate a boozy dessert!).
What is Baileys Irish cream?
Irish cream is a cream liqueur made of Irish whisky, cream and, depending on the recipe or the brand, other flavours like chocolate, coffee, vanilla and even caramel.
There are several brands out there but looks like Baileys is the most well-known. It’s what I use for all my Irish cream dessert recipes here on TUB, though you can most certainly use other brands, or even make your own!
Marisa over at All Our Way has this delicious recipe for homemade Irish cream if you want to give it a try.
Recipe for Baileys chocolate mousse pie
This Baileys Irish cream mousse pie might just be the easiest pie you’d ever make. First it’s no-bake. That’s always a plus!
There’s also no gelatin in it for those of you wary of using gelatin in your recipes; instead, you achieve that creamy texture by whipping the heavy cream stiff (but still glossy).
Unlike traditional chocolate mousse, this recipe has no eggs in it. No eggs, no double boilers, no cooking, just whipping! Easy, right?
How to make Baileys chocolate mousse
So how do you make Baileys Irish cream mousse pie? For the crust, just mix all the ingredients together until evenly moist and crumbly. Then press onto the bottom and sides of your 9-inch pie dish.
Preparing the filing is similarly straightforward – whip the heavy cream to almost medium then slowly drizzle the Baileys until you reach medium-stiff peaks. Mix a little of your cream with your melted chocolate to create a delectable fudgy mixture.
Add back your chocolate, chunks at a time, into your cream and continue mixing. The chocolate will break apart into little specks of deliciousness as you do this.
When everything is incorporated (and your cream is holding its shape), transfer to your pie dish and chill overnight.
Ingredients you need to make chocolate mousse with Baileys
For the crust, you will need:
- Oreo cookie crumbs
- Butter
- Pinch of salt
And for the filling, you will need:
- Heavy cream
- Baileys Irish cream liqueur (or your Irish cream of choice) – if you’re looking for a non-alcohol alternative I think those Baileys coffee creamers would work really well
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Tools you need to make Bailey’s chocolate mousse pie
You don’t really need special equipment to make this pie – if you have a handheld mixer, you’re golden.
Though a stand mixer would make life that much more easier just because your cream would whip faster.
Tips for making Bailey’s chocolate mousse pie
Here are some tips for perfectly fluffy, creamy and chocolatey Bailey’s chocolate mousse:
For the best whipped cream, make sure everything is chilled.
This means your cream, your bowl, your beater/whisk and even your Irish cream. I usually put them in the fridge at least 30 minutes before I plan to use them.
Can I use ready-made whipped cream?
You most certainly can. Though I encourage you to try and make your own whipped cream. It really is the easiest thing in the world (only takes 15 minutes max!) and taste 1000% better than store-bought.
Can I use ready-made Oreo crust?
Yes, you can use ready made Oreo crust. Just note that the batter generously fills a deep, 9-inch pie dish so you may want to buy two Oreo crusts.
Use Irish cream liqueur that you would drink.
It’s like cooking with wine – only cook/bake with wine/liqueur that you’d actually drink. Especially that the Irish cream is the star of this pie show, it must be something you actually love.
Why is my melted chocolate seizing?
When you mix the cold cream to your warmer melted chocolate, the chocolate will seize and that’s ok. This is because the cream is cold and the chocolate is warmer.
Don’t worry, the chocolate will break apart when you mix it back into the rest of the cream and this is how you get those yummy specks of chocolate.
My pie did not set.
Note that this pie will not set as firmly as, for example, a no-bake cheesecake. But it should hold its shape when you slice into it.
If it does not, it probably needs to chill more or if it has already chilled overnight, the cream may not have been whipped properly.
No need to fret. There’s a super easy fix – just scoop and serve into bowls like in the photos, top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder. It will look pretty and still taste amazing.
Bailey’s chocolate mousse
A scoop of this pie is pure Irish cream and chocolate bliss. The Oreo cookie crust lends a slightly bitter dark chocolate taste that balances off the sweetness of the mousse.
But my favourite parts are the bits of chocolate you get with every spoonful – they add great texture and flavour. Top it with whipped cream and you’re all set!
It’s indulgent, easy to make and (no lies) might make you a little woozy (which is not a bad thing).
Boozy dessert recipes
Love boozy desserts? These Baileys Irish Cream Brownies fit the bill.
And here are other recipes you can try!
This first one is bread pudding that’s made with Kahlua.
This eggless tiramisu has Kahlua as well.
If bourbon is more your thing, try these scrumptious pecan pie bars:
Or this no-ice-cream-machine-needed peach ice cream:
Happy no-baking!
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Baileys Chocolate Mousse Pie
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- pinch salt
Filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream chilled
- ½ cup Baileys chilled
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted, slightly cooled
Instructions
For the Oreo cookie crust:
- Mix 1 ¼ cups cookie crumbs, ¼ cup melted butter and a pinch of salt until evenly moist and crumbly.
- Press onto the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Then put the dish in the fridge to allow it to set a little while you’re preparing the mousse.
For the Baileys chocolate mousse:
- Using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip 2 cups heavy cream on high speed until almost medium peaks.
- Gradually drizzle ½ cup Baileys. Mix until incorporated well.
- In a separate bowl, mix your melted chocolate with about ½ cup of your whipped cream mixture to temper it. Stir until well combined. You will notice that, since your cream is cold and your chocolate is warm, your chocolate will be harder and harder to mix and will turn a little fudgy. That’s ok.
- Mix back your chocolate mixture, chunks at a time, into your whipped cream. You’ll notice that as you start whipping, the chocolate will break into little pieces. And your mixture will be coarse and grainy – that’s ok too. Just mix until everything is fully combined and until your cream starts to hold its shape.
- Pour the Baileys mousse into your prepared pie crust and refrigerate overnight.
- Slice or scoop into a bowl, top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder to serve.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
(This recipe adapted from She Wears Many Hats)
Kathryn
My younger brother`s birthday is next week! The pie looks delicious. I don`t know where to get Irish cream though.
Jolina
Hi Kathryn. Ok I have to ask – is your brother legal drinking age? Haha! 🙂 This pie will make you guys woozy. When I lived in the Philippines I remember we bought booze from the supermarket in the big malls like Rustan’s and Megamall. I’m pretty sure you can find Bailey’s there 🙂
Edo PD
There’s so much deliciousness in this pie, it makes me wanna taste it
Jolina
Thanks very much Edo! This pie is chocolatey and boozy and since it’s served cold, perfect for summer! 🙂
Anwar Abdi
Those are delicious beautiful recipes can’t wait to try them
Jolina
Thanks very much Anwar! Hope you like it as much as we did! (Get ready to get woozy lol)
Liz Mays
Oh yum! I love the taste of Bailey’s! This sounds like a delicious dessert and it’s so pretty.
Jolina
Hello Liz! Thanks very much! This is really so easy, the waiting is the hard part haha 🙂
Joanna
It sounds like a delicious cake, I love that you’ve made the base out of Oreos. Not sure about the Baily’s though, as I am not a fan. I would replace it with something else, maybe a chocolate liquor. 🙂
Jolina
Hi Joanna! Now THAT is a great idea. I know Godiva makes this exquisite one. Chocolate overload! 🙂 Would love to hear about how that goes 🙂 Happy Sunday!
ahmed
I love it humm , look amazing ! i’ll try this
Jolina
Thanks Ahmed! This is really a very simply and easy recipe 🙂 Hope you like it!
gill
This looks great, love the photos you make it look so appetising
Jolina
Thank you! 🙂
Hannah
They are pretty darn good!
Robin
That looks awesome! Happy St. Paddy’s day and Happy birthday to your brother!
Jolina
Thanks Robin! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you too!
Sam
This looks amazing!! I can’t wait to make it! I don’t drink so what would you add instead of the Baileys?
Jolina
There’s actually a Bailey’s coffee creamer that claims it has all the flavour of Baileys minus the alcohol. That might work. And if you’re up to it, I found this recipe for non-alcoholic homemade Irish cream: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-irish-cream
Sarah
You had me at “no-bake”…and then you had me at “Baileys”…and then I was speechless when I saw “chocolate”. Thank you for sharing, because I will be making AND devouring this ASAP! XO
Jolina
Hahahah you got me laughing out loud 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
cris de leon
Will gonna try baking this Bailey for my daughter’s grad cake. Goodluck to me!
Jolina
It’s going to be very easy…no baking required 🙂
Kathi
I’ll take a boozy recipe over a green one any day! This looks really yummy! Nice photo’s too!
Jolina
ME. TOO. Lol! Have a fun St. Patrick’s Day.
Jill
Oreos, Baileys and it’s no bake?! This is perfection!
Jolina
There really is nothing to not love about this one 🙂
Natalia Richer
hurrah for a non green St Patrick’s recipe! haha and congrats to your brother! this looks so rich and creamy and delicious
Jolina
Hahaha yeah I know! I’m not really into green beer either 🙂