By: Susie Fishbein of Kosher by Design cookbook series
exclusively for Kolatin® Real Kosher Gelatin
Impress your guests of all ages with this treat. Kids and grownups alike will cheer for this stunning parfait. From the fluffy texture, to the perfect level of sweetness, you will not be able to help yourself from going back for one more spoonful.
Ingredients
Chocolate Mousse
2 teaspoons Kolatin
6 tablespoons Cold water
2 cups liquid whipped topping or heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup Dutch process cocoa
1/2 teaspoon Instant coffee
Vanilla Mousse
1 1/4 teaspoons Kolatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup liquid whipped topping or heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Grated chocolate for garnish (optional)
Directions:
For the Chocolate Mousse
In a small sauce pot, sprinkle Kolatin over the water. Let sit until the gelatin is translucent, 3-5 minutes.
Heat the Kolatin over medium low heat stirring and scraping sides occasionally until completely dissolved. Set aside.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the sugar, cocoa, instant coffee and whipped topping or heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the Kolatin and beat on high until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
For the Vanilla Mousse
In a small sauce pot, sprinkle Kolatin over the water. Let sit until the gelatin is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Heat the Kolatin over medium low heat stirring and scraping sides occasionally until completely dissolved.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the liquid topping or cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add the Kolatin and beat on high until stiff peaks form.
To Serve:
Spoon chocolate mousse into the bottom of a dessert glass; top with a spoonful of vanilla mousse and repeat.
Finish with a dollop of chocolate mousse. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
Notes:
Yield: 4-6 servings
Parve or dairy
The accompanying recipe — excerpted from the Kosher By Design Supplement introducing Kolatin Kosher Gelatin by Susie Fishbein with Tish Boyle and exclusive photos by John Uher — is printed with permission of Glatech Productions. Learn more about kosher gelatin and get exclusive recipes at koshergelatin.com.