Low Fat Dark Chocolate Mousse

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor or blender puree the tofu until it is smooth.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.