MOCHA MARBLE MOUSSE

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Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

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1 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
4 teaspoons instant coffee powder
4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups chilled whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

Combine milk and coffee powder in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until coffee dissolves. Add marshmallows; stir until marshmallows melt and mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour into large bowl. Let stand at room temperature until cool but not set, whisking occasionally, about 1 hour.
Beat cream and vanilla in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold 2 1/2 cup whipped cream into coffee mixture. Fold remaining cream into coffee mixture in 2 additions. Stir chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water until melted. Turn off heat. Pour melted chocolate into large bowl, reserving 1 tablespoon in top of double boiler for Cool chocolate to lukewarm. Whisk 1 cup coffee mousse into chocolate in bowl. Gently fold 1 more cup coffee mousse into chocolate mixture. Pour remaining coffee mousse over. Using large spatula, gently swirl to create marbled effect.
Spoon mousse into 6 goblets. Rewarm reserved 1 tablespoon chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water if necessary. Drizzle chocolate over each dessert. Cover and chill overnight.