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Dark Chocolate Mousse

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Timing
Timing
Total:
Prep:
12 Min.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Yields:
8 (1/2 cup) servings

HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa is the star of this tasty Dark Chocolate Mousse recipe. Rich dark chocolate flavor meets creamy and sweet mousse to make a treat that is the perfect way to punctuate any meal and excite all the dark chocolate lovers in your life. Whip up little dishes of this dark chocolate mousse recipe when you're hosting a dinner party for a quick, easy yet impressive treat!  Want more mousse? Bookmark our Chocolate Mousse recipe for a simple, sweet and easy dessert.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
12 minutes
Chill Time
30 minutes

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup
    sugar
  • 2 cups
    whipping cream (1 pt) cold
  • 1 envelope
    unflavored gelatin
  • 1/3 cup
    boiling water
  • 2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup
    cold water
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Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
Bowls bowls
Mixer Mixer
Measuring Cups Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper Rubber Scraper
Dessert Dishes Dessert Dishes
Refrigerator Refrigerator
1

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; let stand 2 minutes to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly.

2

Combine sugar and cocoa in large bowl; add whipping cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed of mixer, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until mixture is stiff. Pour in gelatin mixture; beat until well blended. Spoon into dessert dishes.

3

Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Garnish as desired. Store covered in refrigerator.

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