Low Fat Dark Chocolate Mousse
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package silken tofu, drained
- 6 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
- 1 tablespoon espresso or 1 tablespoon strong coffee
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons chocolate shavings
directions
- In a food processor or blender puree the tofu until it is smooth.
- Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, water and brandy in the top of a double boiler or a heat-proof bowl. Place over a pot containing 1-inch of barely simmering water. Stir frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup of sugar, a little at a time, until smooth.
- Add the chocolate mixture to the tofu and puree until well blended. Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or one large serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Whip the cream with an electric mixer. When the cream is almost completely whipped, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and finish whipping. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
MarielC
Bronxville, NY