chocolate mousse parfaits with reese’s puffs

ingredients:

 for the chocolate mousse:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

for the whipped cream:
1 cup whipping cream

for the meringue:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup granulated sugar

for the chocolate covered pretzels:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup pretzels

3 cups Reese's Puffs

directions:

for the chocolate mousse:
Combine melted chocolate with meringue. Gently fold until well combined. Then gently fold in whipping cream. Place chocolate mousse in fridge to let it chill for at least 30 minutes. To serve, pipe mousse into a jar, pour some Reese's Puffs on top, followed by more mousse, and final topping of Reese's Puffs. Garnish with chocolate covered pretzels.

for the whipped cream:
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk cream until fluffy. Set aside.

for the meringue:
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, blend egg whites and cream of tarter until frothy. Slowly add the granulated sugar. Whisk until soft peaks form. Set aside.

for the chocolate covered pretzels:
Melt chocolate in the microwave. Dip pretzels in chocolate and garnish top of parfait.