Decadently Delicious Chocolate Mousse

Description
.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
 * One 1.4 ounce package fat-free, sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
 * One 8-ounce tub frozen light whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed

Directions

 * 1) In a large bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and pudding mix until creamy, about 2 minutes.
 * 2) Fold in the whipped topping, reserving 1/4 cup of it for decoration.
 * 3) Divide the mousse evenly among individual dessert bowls and refrigerate for 20 minutes, or up to 2 days.
 * 4) Using the reserved 2 tablespoons of whipped topping, dollop 1/2 tablespoon on each serving.
 * 5) Recommended option: To take this dessert over the rainbow, stir in 1/2 teaspoon rum extract along with the half-and-half.