Baileys Chocolate Mousse

This dessert is beyond delicious.  It is easy to make.  I was able to make it after work and serve it for dinner that night.  It looks so decadent served in individual dishes with a topping of whipped cream and a hazelnut or two.
This recipe came from the website Lemon Tree Dwelling.

• 2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
• 2 Tbsp. cold water
• ¼ c. boiling water
• ½ c. sugar
• 3 T. cocoa
• 1½ c. heavy cream, very cold
• ½ c. Bailey's, very cold
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• whipped cream
• 8 hazelnuts

Instructions: 

1. Before preparing mousse, prep bowl and beaters by placing in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill.

1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; stir and let stand 1 minute to soften.
2. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let stand to cool.
3. Stir together sugar and cocoa in small mixing bowl;   add to the prep bowl that has been in the freezer.  Slowly add heavy cream.
4. Beat at medium speed until stiff peaks form; gradually pour in Bailey's, vanilla, and gelatin mixture, beating continuously at high speed until well-blended and soft peaks form.
5.  Place in refrigerator to chill.
6. Chill 1 hour or until ready to serve.  Spoon into individual dishes.  Top with whipped cream an a hazelnut or two.