alan linden's chocolate mousse

Name: Alan Linden's Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 - envelope gelatin; 3 tablespoon(s) cold water; 2 ounce(s) unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup(s) confectioners sugar; 1 cup(s) milk (can use either whole or fat free); 3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 2 cup(s) whipping cream - whipped until stiff

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Alan Linden

The Villages, FL

Updated on Jan 15, 2013

For pot luck dinners, friends often request I make this Chocolate Mousse! The recipe is easily doubled.

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prep time 1 Hr

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yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - envelope gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1 cup milk (can use either whole or fat free)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups whipping cream - whipped until stiff

How To Make alan linden's chocolate mousse

Step 1

soften gelatin in water. Set aside.

Step 2

Melt the chocolate in double boiler over hot (NOT boiling) water. Stir in confectioners sugar blending until smooth.
Step 3

Scald the milk. Stir into chocolate mixture. Cook over the hot water stirring constantly until mixture reaches boiling point but DO NOT boil!
Step 4

Remove mixture from heat. Stir in gelatin, sugar, salt and vanilla.
Step 5

Chill in mixing bowl until slightly thickened. Beat thickened mixture until light and airy. Fold in the whipped cream.
Step 6

Pour into serving bowl or individual dishes. Refrigerate for 2 - 3 hours or until mousse is firm.
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