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Of course it is.  April 3 is always National Chocolate Mousse Day.  Why you ask?  I haven’t the slightest idea.  Maybe the best answer is “Why not?”

Here’s a quick, 10-minute mousse to add to your celebrations on this great day.  It won’t leave you with images of the Left Bank or memories of that wonderful dinner in Paris.  Not even the one in Paris, Texas.  But it’s a delicious, guilt-free treat for a busy weeknight or a summer cookout.

Mousse-in-a-Minute

Makes 8 (1/2 cup) servings; 5 minutes hands on; ready in 10 minutes

• 3 cups skim milk
• 1 (1 oz) box fat-free, sugar-free, instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 (1 oz) box fat-free, sugar-free, instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 cup fat-free whipped topping, such as Cool Whip Free
• Optional, additional whipped topping and cocoa for garnish

Whisk together all ingredients except whipped topping.  Continue to whisk for about 2 minutes.  Fold in the whipped topping.  Refrigerate about 5 minutes before serving.  Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and a tiny finger-dusting of cocoa.