Chocolate Mousse Parfait

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Ingredients:

1       - cup (6-ounce) milk chocolate morsels
1/4    - cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate morsels
2       - tablespoons water
2       - teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 - cups whipping cream, whipped
1       - cup vanilla wafers, crushed


Procedure:

Step 1
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts. Cool.

Step 2 
- Stir in vanilla, and gently fold in whipped cream

Step 3
- Layer mousse and vanilla wafer crumbs evenly into 6 (4-ounce) parfait glasses. Cover.

Step 4
- Freeze at least 1 hour or up to 2 days. Let stand 10 minutes to 15 inutes before serving.

Yield: 6 servings.


NOTE:
For an easier dessert prepare first two steps as directed; chill. Serve with your favorite cookie.

Recipe By: Joelle Diorio
From: Orlando, Florida
Book: Southern Living
Page: 190