Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Good Eats Cocoa Mix, recipe follows
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa (Dutch-process preferred)
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more as desired

Method

  • Place your mixing bowl and whisk into the refrigerator to chill.
  • In a metal measuring cup or a very small saucepan combine the water and the gelatin.
  • Let this sit for 5 minutes then place over low heat for 2 minutes to melt.
  • With your mixer on low combine the cream and the cocoa in the chilled bowl.
  • Drizzle in the melted gelatin.
  • Add the vanilla and turn mixer to high and whip to medium peaks.
  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and incorporate evenly.
  • Seal in an airtight container.
  • Keeps indefinitely in the pantry.
  • Yield: 5 1/2 cups dry mix Prep Time: 5 minutes Ease of preparation: easy