Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Snickers Candy Bar Frozen Mousse

Chocolate lovers this Snickers Candy Bar Mousse is satisfying!

15 fun size Snickers candy bars
2-1/2 cups Heavy Cream
6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 cup)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Whipped cream topping (optional)

Chop 10 candy bars. Combine with 1/2 cup of cream and chocolate chips in a large heatproof bowl over pot of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is melted and combined. Set aside bowl to cool.

In another bowl combine vanillia wiht remaining cream; beat until peaks form. Fold cream into chocolate mixture.

Pour half of mixture into a 1.5 quart freezerproof bowl. Coarsely chop 2 candy bars sprinkle over mousse. Top with remaining mousse. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.

Thaw slighty about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining chopped Snickers and whipped cream if desired.

*If you can't find the fun size bars you can use 5 full size Snickers.