Whipped Hot Chocolate Fluff

Is anyone else cold? Mix up the hot chocolate scene with this fluff. It's so unique and cool. My MIL (mother-in-law) and I did this for a relief society party when we were in charge of the food. It's like a thick mousse that you put in a cup and add hot milk. Anyway, like I said, it's super unique and everyone loved it and asked for the recipe!! I got it from Taste of Home's Celebrations Cookbook.

Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
 4 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
8 cups heated milk

Directions:
In a large heavy saucepan, whisk the sugar, cocoa and water until smooth. Cook and whisk over medium-low heat until mixture forms soft peaks when whisk is lifted and resembles thick hot fudge sauce, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Transfer to a mixing bowl; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (At this point you can put it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for a couple of weeks if you want to prepare ahead for a party.)

After refrigerated, beat the chocolate mixture. Add 2 cups whipped cream; mix well. Fold in remaining whipped cream. For each serving, place about 1/2 cup chocolate cream in 2/3 cup hot milk; stir to blend.

Additional Tips: 

• The morning of your party, add the whipped cream and spoon into small serving bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• As a fancy garnish, place some of the chocolate cream in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and decorate the bowls just before serving.