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I really like chocolate, and so does the rest of my family. So when I was presented with the opportunity to make something using COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, I knew it would include chocolate. After some thought and discussion, the kids and I invented this mousse-inspired (although not quite mousse consistency) deliciously rich dessert.
The recipe we created is simple:
1 8oz. tub of COOL WHIP
5oz. chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli semi-sweet, because I like their flavor and smooth consistency)
6oz. sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa (to give that rich, chocolate-y flavor that I adore. Dutch-processed cocoa doesn’t have the bitter aftertaste of ordinary cocoa)
1 tablespoon milk
Setting the COOL WHIP aside, I melted the chocolate chips and then stirred in the other ingredients. We heated the chocolate mixture a little more to get everything thoroughly combined into an easy-pour consistency. Then I spread the COOL WHIP across the bottom of a 9×13 pan, poured the chocolate mixture on top, and swirled it around. I didn’t stir it in completely, because I wanted to keep the light and airy texture of the COOL WHIP intact. I also think the marbled effect you get from light stirring is very pretty!
We stuck it in the fridge to chill, and then served it up for a dessert which was thoroughly enjoyed by all:
Johnny was especially enthusiastic, declaring, “This is SOOOO good!”
The cocoa content in this was so high that nobody ate more than a tablespoon or two of dessert – one of the reasons I adore rich desserts! I also think it would look fantastic served in tiny tea cups!
This particular invented dessert was fun because it was quick and easy to throw together, but tasted and looked quite fancy! My kids loved helping me make it, not to mention eating it!
I do want to try a version using only regular milk instead of sweetened condensed milk. I used the condensed milk because I thought it would give a richer taste, and I think that was true – but it was also a slightly heavier consistency than what I consider ideal. I would also like to try adding a dash of vanilla, or maybe even almond extract.
Do you have a favorite mousse-type dessert recipe? We’re searching for one!
Do you like to make up recipes, for desserts or dinners? Where do you find your inspiration?
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I gave up chocolate for Lent and I’m salivating at those photos! Yum!
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maryanne Reply:
April 6th, 2012 at 7:37 am
I’m sorry! Should probably apologize to a few other blog readers, as well! Maybe you can make some at the end of Lent :)
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I have to get the book “Look What Came From France” again. It contained a very simple and delicious Mousse recipe. I was searching for something similar online, but all mousse recipes I found were way too complicated. When I find it, I’ll send it to you by email.
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maryanne Reply:
April 6th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
That would be fantastic – thanks!
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You get cool whip in a pot – very cool this looks delcious and I wish they still did cool whip but I haven’t seen any in years in the UK
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maryanne Reply:
April 6th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
I wonder where it went?
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Yes! Here’s ours:
http://bupbilla.blogspot.com/2008/09/blackforest-dessert.html
We call it schwarzswald kirsch torte (Dave speaks a leetle bit of German) but the kids usually just manage the kirsch torte bit). Very yummy. I haven’t made it with fresh (whipped) cream yet, because I keep forgetting, since the Cool Whip is always easier to just dump in.
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Yum!!!
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We used to do something similar growing up. We just layered the chocolate/whipped topping mixture with graham crackers…delish. I need to try your recipe, looks delish!
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maryanne Reply:
April 6th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
We’ll have to try your graham cracker version!
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Milk chocolate is yumm:-)
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YUM! I love sweetened condensed milk. I have been guilty of actually just drinking some out of the can! EEK!
This looks so good!
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That looks sooo yummy!!!
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Decadent and simple… sounds ideal! Cool Whip is one of those luxuries I miss being outside the US, that and white grape juice. :)
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Yum! Sounds good! I love chocolate!
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We are chocolate lovers!
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Sounds scrumptious! One of my most favorite desserts that my mom made was a mixture of chocolate pudding and cool whip with chunks of angel food cake stirred in. Sooo good!
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maryanne Reply:
April 11th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
That sounds delicious!!!
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That looks so good! I’m going to have to try it!
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This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas!
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oh yumm.. yumm.. that looks super yumm.. I have such a weakness of chocolates.. that Ive stopped making anything chocolaty.. or even sweet.. !! But this sure looks like something I could try!
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maryanne Reply:
May 8th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
I love chocolate!
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I have two chocolate lovers at my house that would love this. I am going to Stumble this post.
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MaryAnne Reply:
May 13th, 2013 at 9:01 pm
Thanks!
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