SPEEDY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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Our home economists created this rich dessert for chocolate lovers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate, 1/3 cup of cream, water and corn syrup. Cook and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; cool for 20 minutes. Whisk in extract and cream cheese until blended; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into individual dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.