As suggested for Papaya mousse with chocolate and orange
1 teaspoon/5 ml gelatin powder
1 tablespoon/5 ml cold water
2 tablespoons/30 ml boiling water
½ cup/125 ml sugar
¼ cup/60 ml cocoa
1 cup/250 ml whipping cream
1 teaspoon/5 ml vanilla extract
shaved chocolate
In a small bowl sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let stand 1 minute. Add the boiling water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
In a separate bowl stir together the sugar, cocoa, whipping cream, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed of an electric mixer until the mixture is stiff.
Add the gelatin mixture and beat until well blended. Spoon into cocktail glasses and sprinkle with shaved chocolate. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
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