MAGIC MOUSSE

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Chocolate lovers will adore this melt-in-your-mouth mousse from the Home-maker Schools Recipe Collection.(To learn more about the schools, see page 66.) Dishes of this delightfully sweet dessert are a breeze to whip up ahead of time, yet they taste like you fussed.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cold water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
English toffee bits

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cold water and gelatin; let stand for 2 minutes. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Cool slightly. , In a large bowl, combine sugar and cocoa. Add the cream and vanilla; beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Beat in gelatin mixture just until blended. , Spoon into dessert dishes. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with toffee bits. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.