Mocha Mousse

Name: Mocha Mousse
Ingredients: 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules or 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa; 2 tablespoons hot water; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 large egg whites; 1/3 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed; 2 teaspoons grated semisweet chocolate

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon instant espresso granules or 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons hot water
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 large egg whites
1/3 cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed
2 teaspoons grated semisweet chocolate

Directions

1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
2

Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons water, cream of tartar, and egg whites in the top of a double boiler. Place over simmering water; beat mixture at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form (about 4 minutes). Gently stir one-fourth of egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture and whipped topping. Divide mixture evenly among 4 dessert dishes. Cover and chill. Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon grated chocolate.
3

Note: To freeze, cool completely; cover and freeze. Thaw in refrigerator.