Elegant White Chocolate Mousse

Name: Elegant White Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 12 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Mixed fresh berries, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: 8 servings.

Simply elegant is a fitting description for this smooth treat. Whipped cream teams up with white chocolate to make this easy white chocolate mousse recipe extra special. —Laurinda Johnston, Belchertown, Massachusetts

Ingredients

12 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mixed fresh berries, optional

Directions

1. In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and 2/3 cup cream; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
2. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold 1/4 cup whipped cream into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whipped cream.
3. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. If desired, garnish with berries.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 422 calories, 34g fat (23g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

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