CREAMY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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Joan Schroeder from Pinedale, Wyoming sent the recipe for this fluffy dessert that's sure to satisfy chocolate cravings. "I like to garnish servings of the mousse with strawberries," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup chocolate syrup
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
Maraschino cherries and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

In a chilled small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in chocolate syrup and cocoa. , Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with cherries and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.