Quick and Easy Chocolate Desserts - Mousse Or Malted Ice Cream Sandwiches

Recipes for chocoholics that are quick and easy to prepare. Chocolate desserts don't have to complicated and time consuming as these recipes prove. This Easy Chocolate Mousse takes only minutes to prepare and needs to chill about 30 minutes before serving. The Ice Cream Sandwiches can be prepared in minutes but they do need to freeze for at least 6 hours making them a perfect "make ahead" dessert.
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tbsps cold water
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups cold whipping cream
2 tsps vanilla extract
Fresh berries for garnish, if desired
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let mixture stand 2 minutes to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, mix sugar and cocoa. Add whipping cream and vanilla to the mixture. Beat at medium speed, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until mixture is stiff. Pour in the gelatin mixture and beat until well blended. Spoon mousse into dessert dishes. Refrigerate about 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh berries before serving, if desired.
REALLY QUICK AND EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE MALTED ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Note: This is a "quick fix" recipe. However, the sandwiches do need at least 6 hours freezing time. This is a perfect make ahead recipe.
1/2 cup chopped malted milk balls
1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened
12 medium-size soft-style chocolate chip cookies
6 tbsp chocolate fudge ice cream topping
Mix the malted milk balls into the softened ice cream. Spoon the ice cream onto the flat side of 6 of the chocolate chip cookies. Spread 1 tablespoon of the fudge topping on the smooth side of each of the remaining cookies; press fudge side down onto the ice-cream topped cookie to make a sandwich. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze at least 6 hours until firm. Remove from freezer 8 to 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!

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