With February being the month of Valentine’s Day, we thought that we would share the love with you and give you a special recipe that you can share with your loved ones. This delightful dessert recipe with definitely get you in the mood for love!Chocolate Lover's Mousse
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon cold water
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
shaved chocolate
liquor to flavor
• In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let them stand for one minute.
• Add the boiling water and stir well until gelatin is dissolved.
• In a separate bowl mix the sugar, cocoa, whipping cream and vanilla extract together. You can also add the liquor at this stage if you choose to have a little added kick to your mousse.
• Beat at a medium speed, making sure to scrape the bottom of the mixing bowl regularly, until the mixture is stiff.
• Add the gelatin mixture to the main bowl and beat all contents until well blended.
• Spoon the mixture into dessert dishes or champagne glasses.
• Sprinkle with shaved chocolate.
• Chill for at least one hour before serving.
And no romance dessert would be perfect without the all important love cocktail. After hours of making and tasting many, we’ve found the best cocktail for your Valentine’s Day dinner.
Loving Kisses
1 1/2 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Chocolate liqueur
1/2 oz Cherry liqueur
3/4 oz Heavy cream
Fill your glass with ice, and then add the vodka, chocolate liqueur, cherry liqueur and cream. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and enjoy!