Bailey's Chocolate Mousse (Perfect for St. Patrick's Day)

 

Ingredients:

• ready-made pie crust
• 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup Bailey's irish cream
• 6 ounces chocolate chips (semisweet)
• 2 cups frozen whipped topping (thawed)

Directions:

Prep Time: 4 1/2 hrs
Total Time: 4 1/2 hrs

1. 1 Pour milk into a medium saucepan.
2. 2 Sprinkle gelatin over the milk and let it sit about 1 minute.
3. 3 Turn on low heat and stir until completely dissolved. About 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add chocolate chips and continue stirring until melted.
5. 5 Stir in vanilla.
6. 6 Remove from heat.
7. 7 Let sit about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Add Bailey's.
9. 9 Let cool until peaks form when mixture is dropped from a spoon.
10. 10 Fold in whipped topping.
11. 11 Turn into prepared crust or serving bowls.
12. 12 Chill at least 4 hours. I know it's hard to wait, but it's worth it!
13. 13 Garnish with fruit, chocolate, additional whipped topping. Enjoy!