Mocha Cream Cheese Mousse |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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If you and your sweetie could use some tasty TLC, put together this mouthwatering mousse. It satisfies a chocolate-coffee craving, and the cream cheese adds velvety richness.Beth Allard, Belmont, New Hampshire Ingredients:
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon half-and-half cream |
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules |
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream |
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
whipped cream and chocolate curls |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips, half-and-half cream and coffee granules at 80% power for 45-60 seconds or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
2. In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Add cream cheese and vanilla to cooled chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
3. Spoon into serving dishes. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls. Yield: 2 servings.
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