Chocolate Mousse

Not only is this dessert easy, it’s decadent. Plus, there are no raw eggs involved so it’s that much safer. You can also slim down this dessert substantially by using nonfat evaporated milk, sugar-free/fat-free pudding mix and nonfat frozen whipped topping. And if you don’t keep a can of evaporated milk in the refrigerator, place it in the freezer for about 35 minutes or so to make this dish. It needs to be cold.

     One 12-ounce can evaporated milk, chilled
     One 4-ounce or 4-serving box instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
          (plain chocolate works well, too)
     1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

In a medium mixing bowl, combine milk and pudding mix. Beat with electric beater or blender until thoroughly mixed. Add the whipped topping, gently stirring until blended. Spoon into 5 dessert dishes or in one bowl to serve from later. Place mousse in the refrigerator; it will be soft-set after about 5 minutes and ready to eat.

Serves 5