German Chocolate Mousse

By mangia_g2

This German Chocolate Mousse is always a huge hit with family and friends. Suitable as a dessert for entertaining some guests but simple enough to make for a weeknight treat. The hard part is waiting for it to set in the fridge which can take a couple of hours at most. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups low fat milk
• 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (1 packet)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces dark chocolate chips
• 4 cups frozen light whipped topping, thawed (8-ounce container)
• 1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first three ingredients in a saucepan; let stand 2 minutes. Cook over med-high heat to 180°F or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil.) Remove from heat and add chocolate. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir until chocolate melts.

Pour chocolate mixture into a medium bowl; cover and chill 30 minutes or until set. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spoon about 2/3 cup mousse into each of 8 dessert bowls. Cover and chill 2 hours or until set. Top each serving with coconut and pecans.