ELEGANT WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Elegant White Chocolate Mousse image

Simply elegant is a fitting description for this smooth treat. Whipped cream teams up with white chocolate to make this easy recipe extra special. -Laurinda Johnston, Belchertown, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mixed fresh berries, optional

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and 2/3 cup cream; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. , In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold 1/4 cup of the whipped cream into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whipped cream., Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. If desired, garnish with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 34g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.