Chocolate Mousse Duo Recipes

Steps:

• In small microwavable bawl, microwave milk chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons of the milk and 2 tablespoons of the butter uncovered on High 50 to 60 seconds, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
• In another small microwavable bawl, microwave dark chocolate chips, remaining 2 tablespoons milk and 2 tablespoons butter uncovered on High 30 to 40 seconds, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup whipped cream for garnish.
• Fold 1 cup of the remaining whipped cream into the dark chocolate mixture. Fold remaining 1 cup whipped cream into the milk chocolate mixture. Divide and layer chocolate mousses evenly among 12 shot glasses. Top each with reserved whipped cream. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Steps:

• Prepare the pudding in a large bowl using 1 1/2 cups milk instead of the suggested 2 cups.
• Fold in the whipped topping until blended. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 3/4 cup heavy cream. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until mixture coats back of spoon, 3 to 4 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat; whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla. Strain into a bowl; chill until cool.
• With an electric mixer, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of whipped cream into cooled custard mixture, then gently fold in the rest with a rubber spatula.
• Spoon into serving dishes; chill, covered, at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.