Recipe: Hershey's Chocolate Mousse

Hershey's Chocolate Mousse
Source: Hershey
Servings: 4

1 teaspoon gelatin
1 tablespoon cold water
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

In custard cup, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly.

In small bowl, stir together sugar and cocoa; add whipping cream and vanilla. Beat at medium speed, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally; until stiff peaks form.

Pour in gelatin mixture and beat until well blended.

Spoon into serving dishes. Chill about 1/2 hour.

For variety add a dash of rum, Kaluha or instant coffee crystals while beating mixture.