Chocolate-Orange Mousse

Submitted by Dancer

"Here's a fluffy dessert that's not only low in fat, it's also especially easy to make."

 

• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (1 1/3 ounce) envelope whipped dessert topping mix
• 1 1⁄4 cups skim milk, cold
• 3⁄4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1 (2 ounce) package fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie mix
• 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped, toasted
• to taste orange rind, cut into thin strips (optional)

directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl combine dessert topping mix and 1/2 cup of the milk.
2. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed about 2 minutes or until mixture forms stiff peaks (tips stand straight). Set aside 1/4 cup of the whipped topping.Add the remaining milk, thawed concentrate, and pudding mix to remaining topping.
3. Beat on low speed just until mixed.
4. Beat on medium speed about 2 minutes more or until well mixed.
5. Spoon the mixture into 6 dessert dishes.
6. Cover and chill about 10 minutes or until set. To serve, top with reserved whipped topping, chopped pecans, and if desired, orange peel strips.