Easy Baileys Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
• 2 Tbsp. cold water
• ¼ c. boiling water
• ½ c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder (for a more intense chocolate flavor, add 1 additional Tbsp.)
• 1½ c. heavy cream, very cold
• ½ c. Baileys Irish Cream, very cold
• 1 tsp. vanilla

How to Make Baileys Chocolate Mousse :

Before beginning, prep bowl and beaters by placing in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to chill.

1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; stir and let stand 1 minute to soften.
2. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let stand to cool.
3. Stir together sugar and cocoa in a large mixing bowl; add heavy cream.
4. Beat at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form; gradually pour in Baileys, vanilla, and gelatin mixture, beating continuously at high speed until well-blended and soft peaks form.
5. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.
6. Spoon into serving dishes and place in refrigerator to chill. (*For a faster setting mousse, chill bowls before filling.)
7. Chill 1 hour or until ready to serve.