making chocolate mousse

1 tsp. unflavored gelatin 1 tablespoon cold water 2 tablespoon boiling water 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup heavy cream, chilled 1 tsp. vanilla extract put the unflavored gelatin over cold water and mix the boiling water. set aside. mix cocoa powder, sugar, cream and vanilla in a bowl. mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well mixed together. mix the gelatin solution. refrigerate for 30 mins. enjoy.

This is very easy but good. 1 cup chocolate chips (or any semi sweet or milk or dark chocolate--whatever you like. The better the chocolate, the better the mousse will be!) 3 tbsp butter, cut into pieces 2 tsp instant coffee 1 tbsp hot water 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup whipping cream Melt chocolate and butter (in microwave or on stove, being careful not to burn the chocolate) Dissolve coffee in hot water. Stir coffee and vanilla into chocolate. Let cool. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate. Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate (or freeze if you like frozen mousse). This makes 2 servings but can easily be doubled