Chocolate Mousse Cups

By advancedlca

Ingredients

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 (2.7 ounce) boxes chocolate liqueur cups
• Garnish: dark chocolate and white chocolate shavings

Details

Servings 36

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, soften gelatin in cold water. Let stand for 2, minutes. Stir in boiling water until gelatin dissolves, set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine sugar and cocoa. Add cream, and beat at hugh speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir in gelatin mixture. Cover, and chill for 2 hours.

3. Spoon or pipe mixture into chocolate cups. Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.

(for chocolate cups go to www.bissingers.com)