For most people, going to the movies is a treat. So to make it really count, a giant tub of popcorn is an absolute must. But just in case you want to recreate that movie theater experience we all know and love in the comfort of your own home, we have exactly what you’re looking for: a caramel popcorn pie with a sweet and smooth chocolate mousse center. But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself!
Caramel Popcorn Pie With Chocolate Mousse Filling
A caramel popcorn pie with a sweet and smooth chocolate mousse center, perfect for movie nights.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Saucepan
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels makes about 8 cups popped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2/3 cup simple syrup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 16 oz dark chocolate
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp water or lemon juice
Instructions
- Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet or pot, add the popcorn kernels, cover with a lid, and cook over medium heat. Once the popping sound of the individual kernels starts taking more than 3 seconds between pops, turn off the heat.
- Add the simple syrup and brown sugar to a saucepan. Heat slowly and stir until the brown sugar is completely dissolved. Then stir in the butter. Add the popcorn to a mixing bowl, pour the caramel over it, and mix until all the popcorn is coated in caramel.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and add the caramel popcorn. Use a greased glass to create an indent in the middle of the pan and ensure that the caramel popcorn along the edges is the same height as the pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate. Whip the heavy cream with the eggs until frothy and mix in the powdered sugar. Gradually fold in the melted chocolate, making sure there aren't any clumps. Spoon the chocolate mousse into the indent in the middle of the pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
- Mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice. Pour it into a small piping bag and pipe it in thin lines on top of the chocolate mousse. Use a wooden skewer to draw lines through the icing.
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Notes
This is THE perfect pie for all the true popcorn lovers out there. The textural contrast between the light and fluffy chocolate mousse and the crunchy caramel popcorn makes it the perfect way to enhance any movie night!
This is THE perfect pie for all the true popcorn lovers out there. What makes this one so delicious is the textural contrast between the light and fluffy chocolate mousse and the crunchy caramel popcorn – it’s the perfect way to enhance any movie night!