• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 
• 2 tablespoons cold water 
• 1/4 cup boiling water 
• 2/3 cup sugar 
• 1/3 cup cocoa 
• 1 1/2 cups cold whipping cream 
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

In small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute to soften. 
Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. 
Cool slightly. 
In small mixer bowl, stir together, stir together sugar and cocoa; add whipping cream and vanilla. 
beat on medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until stiff. 
Pour in gelatin mixture; beat until well blended. 

Yield: about 3 cups filling.