Light chocolate mousse with gelatin, whipped evaporated milk, and beaten egg whites. Serves 8–10.

Steps

1. Combine milk, cocoa and sugar, bring to the boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolk, vanilla, and gelatin soaked in 1/2 cup water. Stir until gelatin dissolves.
3. Chill mixture until thickened.
4. Whip egg white stiff and gradually beat in icing sugar.
5. Whip frozen evaporated milk until fluffy.
6. Beat cocoa mixture for a few seconds, then fold in whipped milk and stiffly beaten egg white.
7. Pour in a dish and chill. Decorate with toasted grated coconut or chopped nuts.