Lunch: Mocha Cream Cheese Mousse Recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and chocolate curls

Instructions

In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips, half-and-half cream and coffee granules at 80% power for 45-60 seconds or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Add cream cheese and vanilla to cooled chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
Spoon into serving dishes. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls.