Friday, February 20, 2009

Chocolate Mousse

This is so yummy, there wasn't any left to take a picture!! This is great for cream puff filling, topping for angel food cake, or just with your favorite chocolate cake and strawberries!!
Just try it and you wont be disappointed!!
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Chocolate Mousse
(from a Hersheys cookbook)
1 tsp unflavored gelatin
1 tbsp cold water
2 tbsp boiling water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup (1/2 pint) cold whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
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Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; let stand 1 minute to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly. Stir together sugar and cocoa in mixer; add whipping cream and vanilla. Beat at medium speed, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until stiff; pour in gelatin mixture and beat until well blended. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

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