Thursday, June 01, 2006

Chocolate Mousse Delights

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
8 foil muffins cups
2/3 cup milk

Melt chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon of chocolate mixture into 1 foil muffin cup. Rotate cup gently while using spoon or spatula to coat all sides. Place in muffin pan. Repeat with remaining chocolate mixture and foil cups. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

Peel off foil liners. Place chocolate cups on serving dish. Prepare mousse mix according to steps 1 and 2 of package directions. Spoon or pipe into chocolate cups. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator for 1 day. Garnish as desired. Makes 10 servings.

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