Cinnamon Chocolate Mousse

This eggless, stovetop mousse is supersilky. Its homemade chocolate sauce blends perfectly with cinnamon to create a sophisticated taste.

Yield

5 servings

Ingredients

1 cup cold whole milk
2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup granulated (white) sugar
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup light corn syrup
chocolate curls, optional

Directions

Pour milk into a small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes or until softened. Place 3/4 cup chocolate chips in a large bowl; set aside.

In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups cream and sugar to a boil; remove from the heat. Gradually pour over chips, whisking until smooth. Fold in gelatin mixture. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla. Pour into five dessert dishes. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Place remaining chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small heavy saucepan, bring corn syrup and remaining cream to a boil; remove from the heat. Gradually pour over chips, whisking until smooth. Cool to room temperature; carefully spoon over each dessert. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

Estimated Time

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Cool Time: 30 minutes

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