Coconut Mousse

This mousse is wonderful for a special dessert. It also goes well when served with tropical fruit.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 8 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  pint  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  coconut extract or 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
•  toasted sweetened flaked coconut, if desired

Directions

1. Place butter and cream cheese in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
2. Add sugar; continue beating until well blended. Increase speed to high. Beat, gradually adding whipping cream, until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently stir in 1/2 cup coconut and coconut extract by hand.
4. To serve, divide mixture evenly among 8 individual serving dishes. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired.