Easy Chocolate Mousse

Today we’re going to learn to make chocolate mousse! This is the simple version, but if you don’t tell, no one will know it’s so easy and soooo good!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A package of chocolate pudding mix (if you’re in a hurry use the instant mix, if you don’t have anytime at all buy the pre-made chocolate pudding and if you have a bit of time buy the mix that you cook, this will give you the best flavor)
• Milk to make the pudding
• A container of whipped topping (I like the extra creamy Cool Whip, “off-brands” not a good idea)
• A plain chocolate bar
• some orange liqueur (optional)
• Fresh mint sprigs (optional for garnish)

This is the deal, you’re using just a few ingredients here, so get the best tasting products you can afford otherwise it’ll taste awful. You can buy mini bottles of liqueur in wine stores if you don’t have some at home and don’t want to buy a big bottle.

Make the pudding according to the directions on the package, if using liqueur, remove 1 Tbsp. of milk before adding the milk to the mix and add 1 Tbsp. of liqueur (taste the pudding and see if you want to add a bit more). If you’ve cooked the pudding allow it to chill in the refrigerator.

Slowly add some whipped topping to the pudding, folding it in gently with a rubber spatula. You want to add enough whipped topping so that the pudding becomes light and airy, but not so much that you lose the chocolate taste.

Spoon the mousse into decorative glasses or use large wine glasses, top with a dollop of whipped cream, shave some of the chocolate bar over the top and put a mint sprig along the side. Voila! Chocolate Mousse!