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Valentine's Day: Chocolate Lover's Mousse

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List of Ingredients



• 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
  
• 1 Tbsp cold water
  
• 2 Tbsp boiling water
  
• ½ cup sugar
  
• ¼ cup cocoa
  
• 1 cup whipping cream
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
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• Chocolate curls
  






Instructions



1. In a small bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over the cold water; let stand 1 minute. Add the boiling water, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved.
   
   
2. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa, whipping cream and vanilla; stir to blend. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer, scraping the bottom of the bowl a few times, until the mixture is stiff. Add the gelatin mixture and beat until well blended.
   
   
3. Spoon the chocolate mousse into dessert dishes or glasses. Sprinkle mousse with chocolate curls, if desired. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
   
   Makes 4 servings.