Elegant White Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and 2/3 cup cream; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold 1/4 cup of the whipped cream into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whipped cream.
3. 3
   Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.