Chocolate Mousse
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Serves
| 7-8 5oz. servings |
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Prep time
| 1 hour |
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Meal type
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Dessert, Snack
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Misc
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Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
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Occasion
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Barbecue, Birthday Party, Casual Party, Christmas, Easter, Formal Party, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentines day
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By author
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The Hershey Company
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Chocolate Mousse that can be prepared and eaten in about an hour.
Ingredients
Mousse
- 1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
- 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
- 1/4 Cup Boiling Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 2 Cups Cold Whipping Cream
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Topping
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Topping
(Optional)
Directions
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Mousse
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Step 1
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| In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water andlet stand 2 minutes to soften. Add boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Set aside. |
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Step 2
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| In a large bowl, add sugar, cocoa, whipping cream, and vanilla. Beat on high speed until the mixture begins to become thick. Pour in gelatin mixture and beat until stiff peaks form. |
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Step 3
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| Spoon into dessert cups or place mousse in piping bag and pipe into dessert cups. Place into the refrigerator while the topping is prepared |
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Topping
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Step 4
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| In a large bowl, add heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla. Whip on high until stiff peaks form. |
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Step 5
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| Place whipped cream into a piping bag and pipe onto the top of the mousse. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. |
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