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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

{Almost too easy} Chocolate Mousse



Last week my husband and I had our beloved hour and a half of kid-free time that comes every Thursday, thanks to church youth group.  The plan was to order a pizza (we had already fed the girls a healthy dinner) and watch an episode of Monk on DVD.  I really wanted a chocolate treat as well so I whipped up some yummy chocolate mouse.  Pizza, a movie, and a chocolate dessert... ahh the joys of being an "old" married couple.
(P.S. I took these photos the next day)


I think these would look so beautiful all lined up on a dessert table.  Add a small spoon (like these cute wooden ones from Garnish) and some pretty ribbon and you have a beautiful individual treat.

Now all you need is the recipe...


Here you go...


That's right... buy the box, add milk, mix... done!

I apologize to those of you a bit disappointed in me!  I do truly love cooking from scratch.  But every now and then I like to have a box of something on hand for super quick treats.  I have no big preference for this brand over any other (although this was very good), it just happened to be what I grabbed at the store recently.  So there you have it... is my reputation ruined in your mind?  Or maybe you like me better than ever!  =) 

Happy mixing! 
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28 comments:

  1. Kara @ Mine for the MakingFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    personally... i like you better than ever :) Life gets busy...it's nice to have a box to mix up quickly!!! Looks delish too. Love the added touch of the spoon and ribbon :)

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  2. KFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I use many of Betty's awesome recipes in a box/package.....never knew she has Chocolate Mousse'. I have to pick some up:) thanks for sharing..!

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  3. Anna ♥ SugarizedFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I would never thought it came from a box! :) I love the cute wooden spoons and the ribbons! It made the mousse look even more special. :)

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  4. MyCakeSchoolFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Yum! I love the cute little wooden spoons and ribbon!

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  5. rowejonesFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    yet another simple party idea that will make me look like I know what I am doing. Thanks so much. Your blog is a fav.

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  6. TammieFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This was a great idea! So cute. FYI...like you better than ever, your blog is one of my favs.

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  7. AnuFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Love it! simple and delish - I'm going to try it. =)

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  8. cocoa and coconut February 2, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    These are just so gorgeous! I love your presentation a lot

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  9. SueFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    All I know is...It looks delicious! Your reputation remains intact! :)

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  10. MalloryFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I'm so excited to try and make this! I love mousse and I love making anything that comes easily in a box! :)

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  11. Tammy @ Events By TammyFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I didn't know they had chocolate mousse in a box. They look great. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. MichelleFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    What adorable little desserts! Love the little spoon added to the cup! Great idea!

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  13. MiddletonFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    It's going to take a lot more than a mousse mix to ruin your rep. Thanks for sharing... can't wait to make it for a guest.

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  14. Cristin (Pinkie)February 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    What a nice and easy way to enjoy some time with hubby. Great job!

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  15. Heather DawnFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I looks super yum and easy is my style of baking!

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  16. CarolineFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I see no problem with boxed mixes every so often, especially when your time is valuable. What would you rather do - spend all your time making mousse from scratch, or mix and serve and spend the rest of the time relaxing? I know what I'd pick. :)

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    EVERYTHING is so nice that you do..Love the idea of boxed mixes when you need something fast.

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  18. CeciliaFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Ha! I love your humanness! I will have to try this because I LOVE chocolate mousse, but I don't like to make it from scratch. Thanks for the idea!
    Love you,
    Cecilia

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  19. SweetSugarBelleFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I love it when you're being funny! YOu are my hero!

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  20. HiLLjOFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Proof: Presentation is EVERYTHING!

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  21. Chef BeeFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I have never seen this package of chocolate mousse but I'm gonna search for it. Thanks for sharing.

    Plan B

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  22. Mayra RiveraFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Thank you for sharing this easy idea with us, I have already used it and everyone loved it! I linked to your blog and easy recipe on my post!

    http://inflightideas.blogspot.com/2011/02/blue-valentines.html

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  23. Random musings of a cluttered kitchenFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    The great thing about a treats like this is if you already have a rep for doing wonderful things from scratch, when you throw in the occasionasional box now and again doctor it up a bit and add the right presentation, no one knows the difference!

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  24. Joy AdamsFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Yep, I like you even better. J/K your my sister...I love you no matter what. Of course it is nice to see how to present a quick mix thing in such a fancy way.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    What do you call and where did you get the little glasses you have the chocolate mousse in?

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  26. Glory/ Glorious TreatsFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Glasses question- The glasses the mousse is in are small drinking glasses I bought at my local grocery store. I've been looking for a while for something small, but not as small as a shot glass.

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  27. 9jaFOODieApril 27, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    If only I had half the talent you have..... what a glorious life I will have. this is beautiful and I like you better :)

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  28. JenniferJuly 17, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I could not find the mix at my grocery. Did anyone else have issues finding it or if you found it what store. I checked Target and Kroger.

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