Cappuccino Mousse Recipe – For Weight Watchers

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat milk (1 percent fat milk)

1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated (reserve 1 teaspoon for garnish)

1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

10 ice cubes

cold water

6 egg whites

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

3/4 cup thawed dairy whipped topping, divided

Method:

1. In a 1-quart saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the milk and let stand 1 minute to soften; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 1 minute.

2. Add chocolate, espresso powder, and vanilla; cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted.

3. In a large bowl, combine ice cubes and enough cold water to cover.

4. Transfer the chocolate mixture to a medium bowl.

5. Place bowl of chocolate mixture in bowl of ice water and let stand, stirring frequently with a rubber scraper, until mixture is cool to the touch and the consistency of egg whites, about 2 minutes. .

6. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar until soft peaks form; set aside.

7. Remove the bowl of chocolate mixture from the ice water.

8. Using a rubber scraper, mix 1/4 cup of the whipped topping into the chocolate mixture; stir in 1/4 cup whipped topping.

9. Add the beaten egg whites, one-third at a time.

10. Into eight 6-ounce dessert plates, spoon an equal amount of the mousse mixture.

11. Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.

12. To serve, top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the remaining whipped topping and 1/8 teaspoon of the reserved chocolate.

Makes 8 servings

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