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.
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.
Ingredients
- 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.
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