Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; let stand 1 minute to soften.
2. 2
   Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear.
3. 3
   Cool slightly.
4. 4
   Stir together sugar and cocoa in medium bowl; add whipping cream and vanilla.
5. 5
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until mixture is stiff; pour in gelatin mixture and beat until well blended.
6. 6
   Spoon into serving dishes.
7. 7
   Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   -------ChocolateMousse Filled Croissants------------.
9. 9
   Prepare Chocolate Mousse according to directions.
10. 10
    Cut 6 bakery croissants horizontally in half.
11. 11
    Spread about 1/2 cup mousse onto each bottom half; replace with top half of croissant.
12. 12
    Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Makes 6 servings.
14. 14
    ----------ChocolateMousse Parfaits----------.
15. 15
    Prepare Chocolate Mousse according to directions.
16. 16
    Alternately spoon mousse and sliced fresh fruit into parfait glasses.
17. 17
    Refrigerate about 1 hour.
18. 18
    Makes 5 to 6 servings.