QUICK CAPPUCCINO MOUSSE 
Preparation time: 10 minutes. Serves: 4. Calories: 402 each.

3/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. instant coffee crystals
1 pkg. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 eggs
2 tbsp. brandy
Cinnamon
1 c. whipping cream

1. In small saucepan, heat milk with coffee crystals just until simmering.

2. Pour hot milk into blender container.

3. Add all but 2 teaspoons chocolate chips, eggs, brandy and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Blend at high speed until smooth and frothy.

4. Pour into 4 individual dessert dishes. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.

5. Finely chop reserved chocolate chips.

6. To serve, garnish each dessert with a dollop of whipped crema. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and chopped chocolate or garnish with coffee beans. Serve with wafers.

TIPS: Rum or orange liqueur can be substituted for brandy. Omit cinnamon and sprinkle whipped cream with nutmeg or grated orange rind.

 

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