Mocha Chocolate Mousse

This delicious mousse is a snap to mix together. You can layer it over fresh fruit and top with your choice of miniature chocolate pieces, chocolate sprinkles or chocolate-covered espresso beans.

Coffee crystals are mixed with instant chocolate pudding to make this 15-minute dessert. Serve with fresh strawberries or any other fruit for a little added flair.

Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish 15 mins

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chocolate milk or milk
2 -3 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
1 4-serving-size package instant devil's food chocolate pudding mix
1 1 1/4 - ounce envelope whipped dessert topping mix
2 cups strawberry halves and/or banana chunks
Miniature semisweet chocolate pieces, chocolate sprinkles or chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans (optional)

Directions
In a large bowl, combine milk and coffee crystals. Let stand for 5 minutes to dissolve crystals.

Stir in pudding mix and dessert topping mix. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until moistened. Beat on high speed about 4 minutes or until fluffy. Alternately spoon chocolate mousse and strawberries into 6 individual parfait glasses. Serve immediately or chill until serving time. If you like, garnish with chocolate pieces. Makes 6 servings.