Mousse Magic

After a heavy meal, when guilt pangs are running high and yet you want just a little something sweet, a cool, smooth mousse is the perfect dessert. The Silver Palate shop was never without row after row of these lovely light treats in individual portions. You can present your dessert mousses in the same way—spooned into chilled stemmed balloon glasses and garnished with berries, a slice of citrus, chocolate curls, or mint. Or, more simply, chill the mousse in your favorite clear bowl and then divide it among dessert plates at table and serve with your best cookies. Either way, your guests will love it as an elegant grand finale.