Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1/6th • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 166 • Fat: 7 g • Protein: 11 g • Carb: 18 g • Fiber: 1 g

2 cups part-skim ricotta
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
pinch of salt

In a food processor (or blender should work) blend ricotta and cocoa powder until completely smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.

Place egg whites, sugar, salt in a medium heatproof mixing bowl (metal) and place bowl on top of a pot of simmering water.

Cook and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm, about 3 minutes.

Remove bowl from heat and beat with an electric mixer on high, until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes).

Using a rubber spatula, gently fold egg white mixture into the bowl with ricotta until well combined.

Divide into 6 6 oz ramekins or small bowls and refrigerate at least 3 hours.

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