Frozen Milky Way Mousse

Ingredients

• 15 "Fun size" Milky Way Bars (or 36 miniatures or 5 regular size), divided
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Chop 10 candy bars, yielding about 1 1/3 cups. Combine with 1/2 cup of the cream and chocolate chips in a large heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is melted and combined. Set bowl aside to cool.
2. In another bowl combine vanilla extract with remaining 2 cups of cream; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold cream into chocolate mixture. Pour 1/2 of mixture into a 1 1/2 quart freezer-proof bowl.
3. Coarsely chop 2 candy bars, yielding about 1/3 cup. Sprinkle over mousse. Top with remaining mousse.
4. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours or overnight.
5. Thaw slightly at room temperature before serving, about 10 minutes.
6. Chop remaining candy bars, yielding about 1/3 cup.
7. Garnish with whipped cream and chopped candy.