Recipes for Convivium: The Feast

Convivium: The family feast

Chocolate Mousse [March 22, 2004]

Dessert: (8 Servings)

¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1 (12.3 oz) package reduced-fat extra firm tofu
¼ tsp. salt
Fat-free whipped topping, thawed
3 large egg whites
½ cup sugar
¼ cup water
Grated chocolate

Place the chocolate and tofu in a blender, and process 2 minutes or until smooth.

Place salt and egg whites in a medium bowl, and beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until slightly thickened. Pour the hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg whites, beating at high speed. Gently stir one-fourth of meringue into the tofu mixture; gently fold in remaining meringue. Spoon ½ cup mousse into each of 8 (6 oz.) custard cups. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped topping and then grated chocolate.

NOTE: This is a great recipe to make a day ahead to cut down on stress the day you are entertaining. Put them in the custard cups covering each one with plastic wrap. Add whipped topping and grated chocolate right before you serve.

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