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Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

YIELD Makes 8 servings
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This fabulous, nearly fat free mousse is lighter and airier than most chocolate desserts and is so quick and easy to make!

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:

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.
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.
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