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Classic Chocolate Mousse Recipe: Simple & Decadent

 
INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur 2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute 2 egg whites 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup thawed frozen reduced-fat nondairy whipped topping

PREPARATION:

  1. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa and gelatin in medium saucepan. Add coffee-flavored liqueur; let stand 2 minutes. Add milk; heat over medium heat. Stir until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Stir in egg substitute. Set aside.
  2. Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer until foamy; add cream of tartar. Beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold egg whites into cocoa mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Divide evenly between 8 dessert dishes. Refrigerate until thickened. Garnish as desired.
This recipe appears in: Mousse NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 dessert dish mousse (1/8 of total recipe) Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 23 g Cholesterol 1 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 1 g Calories from Fat 6 % Calories 125 Protein 5 g Sodium 60 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Starch 1-1/2