Name: Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries
Yield: Makes 20 servings
Ingredients: 32 ounces fresh whipping cream; 1 cup sugar; Two 4-ounce packages instant chocolate pudding mix; 2 pints fresh raspberries, rinsed; 20 small dessert goblets

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Chocolate Mousse with RaspberriesJonelle Weaver

Editor's note: This recipe is from Michele Adams's and Gia Russo's book Wedding Showers: Ideas & Recipes for the Perfect Party.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 20 servings

Ingredients

32 ounces fresh whipping cream

1 cup sugar

Two 4-ounce packages instant chocolate pudding mix

2 pints fresh raspberries, rinsed

20 small dessert goblets

Preparation

Step 1
In a large work bowl, whip the cream with an electric mixer. As cream begins to thicken, slowly add the sugar and continue to whip until soft peaks form. Add the pudding mix and whip just until well blended.
Step 2
Place a few raspberries in the bottom of each glass. Spoon a layer of mousse over berries and repeat layering raspberries and mousse until glasses are filled. Top with a few raspberries, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour or until serving.

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