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Quick and Easy Chocolate Mousse

Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup water
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. + 2 tsp. chocolate syrup
1/2 cup non-dairy frozen dairy whipped topping, thawed
1/2 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, grated


Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand a few minutes to soften. Set over low heat, cook stirring constantly until dissolved. Remove from heat. Add cocoa; stir until dissolved.

2. In a food processor, combine gelatin mixture, ricotta cheese, and chocolate syrup,and puree 30 seconds, until smooth.

3. Pour chocolate mixture into 4 individual dessert dishes, cover and refrigerate 1 hour, or until set.

4. Top each serving with 2 tbsp. whipped topping, sprinkle evenly with grated chocolate.

Makes 4 servings.

Each serving provides: 1 protein, 80 optional calories Per serving: 172 calories, 9 g protein, 8 g fat, 16 g carbohydrate, 172 mg calcium, 93 mg sodium, 19 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber


Date: October 9, 2004