MOCHA CREAM CHEESE MOUSSE

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If you and your sweetie could use some tasty TLC, put together this mouthwatering mousse. It satisfies a chocolate-coffee craving, and the cream cheese adds velvety richness.-Beth Allard, Belmont, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and chocolate curls

Steps:

In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips, half-and-half cream and coffee granules at 80% power for 45-60 seconds or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature., In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Add cream cheese and vanilla to cooled chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream., Spoon into serving dishes. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771 calories, Fat 64g fat (39g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.