Chocolate Mousse/Mousse au Chocolat

Ingredients :

·         1 envelope unsweetened gelatin powder

·         1/4 c. cold water

·         2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate

·         1 square semisweet baking chocolate

·         1/2 c. milk

·         1/2 c. sugar

·         1 pt. heavy cream

How To Make :

·         In a medium bowl, combine gelatin with water and set aside.

·         In a medium saucepan, combine milk and chocolate. Over low heat, stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Add the sugar. Stir until it dissolves completely. Let cool.

·         In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream until it thickens and forms soft peaks.

·         Pour the chocolate mixture into a large mixing bowl. Use a spoon to combine the gelatin mixture with the chocolate.

·         Use a rubber scraper to fold one-third of the cream into the chocolate. Fold in remaining cream.

·         Pour into an attractive serving bowl or into individual serving dishes and cover with plastic wrap.

·         Cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Decorate with whipped cream or grated sweet chocolate before serving.

Preparation time: 15 minutes,Chilling time: 2 hours Serves  4

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