CINNAMON CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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This eggless, stovetop mousse is supersilky. Its homemade chocolate sauce blends perfectly with cinnamon to create a sophisticated taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup cold whole milk
2-1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1-3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup light corn syrup
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

Pour milk into a small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes or until softened. Place 3/4 cup chocolate chips in a large bowl; set aside. , In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups cream and sugar to a boil; remove from the heat. Gradually pour over chips, whisking until smooth. Fold in gelatin mixture. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla. Pour into five dessert dishes. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours., Place remaining chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small heavy saucepan, bring corn syrup and remaining cream to a boil; remove from the heat. Gradually pour over chips, whisking until smooth. Cool to room temperature; carefully spoon over each dessert. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 979 calories, Fat 72g fat (44g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.