Hot Cocoa Mousse

By cwyorkiex3

Blogger Bree Hester of bakedbree.com creates a fun twist on a traditional hot chocolate. This Hot Cocoa Mousse is an elegant looking dessert that is incredibly simple to make. Serve in coffee cups for an adorable presentation.
Change up your mousse by using different varieties of hot cocoa mix—milk chocolate, dark chocolate, mint—all would be delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 packages (1.25 oz each) instant hot cocoa mix
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla Whipped cream, if desired Ground cinnamon, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

In medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until cream begins to thicken.

On medium speed, beat in powdered sugar and cocoa mix until blended. Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla; beat on high speed until soft peaks form.

Spoon mousse into individual dessert dishes. Garnish with whipped cream; sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.