Chocolate Mousse

Source: Candy Making A Beginner's Guide

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 6 tbsp cold water
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp clear vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 small boxes instant chocolate fudge pudding

Makes: About 8 cups mousse.


instructions

Whip cream until soft peaks form, set aside. Soften gelatin in cold water; heat in microwave on high, 20-30 seconds until dissolved. Set aside to cool. Beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, milk and lemon juice; mix. Add gelatin mixture, stir to combine. Add 2 boxes of pudding, mix. Fold in whipped cream. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.