TLC Cooking "Luscious Cocoa Creme"

Luscious Cocoa Creme

Luscious Cocoa Creme

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1	envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4	cup cold water
1/2	cup sugar
1/3	cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2	teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4	cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/2	cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1‑1/2	teaspoons vanilla
1/2	cup light whipped topping
Fresh strawberries and additional whipped topping (optional)

PREPARATION:

Sprinkle gelatin over water in small bowl; let stand 2 minutes to soften.
Combine sugar, cocoa and cinnamon in small saucepan; stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very hot. Add gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved; pour mixture into medium bowl. Refrigerate until mixture is slightly cold. Do not allow to gel.
Blend ricotta cheese and vanilla in blender or food processor until smooth; stir into whipped topping. Gradually fold into chocolate mixture; immediately pour into 2-cup mold. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Unmold onto serving plate. Serve with strawberries and additional whipped topping, if desired.

Note

Four individual dessert dishes can be used in place of 2-cup mold, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Compotes & Fondue

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Fat	1/2
Starch	2-1/2

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