How to Make Cloud of Chocolate Dessert

This dessert is like floating on a cloud of chocolate. Light and fluffy chocolate with bits of chewy coconut flakes and crunchy pecan pieces, what could be better?

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Prepare and measure out the ingredients:
   
   * 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
   * 1/4 cup of cold water
   * 2 squares of unsweetened chocolate, melted
   * 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
   * 1 cup of milk, heated
   * 3/4 cup of sugar
   * 1/4 teaspoon of salt
   * 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
   * 2 cups of heavy cream, whipped
   * 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans
   * 1/2 cup of flaked coconut

2. Soften the gelatin in the cold water, set aside.

3. Mix the chocolate and powdered sugar together in a saucepan.

4. Gradually mix in the milk.

5. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly. Do not boil, but bring it just to the point of boiling.

6. Remove from heat, and add in the gelatin mixture. Stir until it's completely dissolved.

7. Mix in the sugar, salt and vanilla flavoring.

8. Chill the mixture until it thickens.

9. After it thickens, beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.

10. Fold in the heavy whipped cream, pecans and coconut, and put it in a 2 quart serving bowl.

11. Prior to serving, garnish with whipped cream and chopped pecans if desired. Serve chilled and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.