by Diana Rattray
A box of chocolate pudding mix is gussied up with coffee, semisweet chocolate, and whipped topping to make a luscious mousse dessert. Top the chilled mousse with extra whipped topping or freshly whipped cream and some mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Shortcut Mocha Mousse
Treat yourself to a heavenly dessert with mocha mousse. Enjoy the perfect blend of chocolate, coffee, and creamy goodness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts, Pudding
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whipped topping, thawed, light or regular
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the 2 tablespoons of milk with the instant coffee and chocolate. Cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the 1 1/3 cups of milk with the pudding mix until well blended and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Blend the melted chocolate mixture into the pudding mixture. Fold in the whipped topping until well blended. Spoon into dessert dishes and refrigerate until serving time.
