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Obesity Discussion · 07-22-07, 09:18 AM

CHOCOLATE-MINT MOUSSE

Servings: 8
Prep time: 0:10:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:00:00

Calories: 236
Fat: 22 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 4 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Net Carbs: 3 grams
1 tablespoon instant coffee
3 tablespoons chocolate extract
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups heavy cream
3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
1/2 cup raspberries, for garnish (optional)
mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
1. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee in chocolate, vanilla and
peppermint extracts and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream, sugar substitute and cocoa
powder with an electric mixer on medium speed until
soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Add extract mixture
and continue beating until stiff peaks form, about 2 more
minutes (be careful not to over-beat). Chill 30 minutes
before serving, and garnish with raspberries and mint
sprigs (optional).
Mint gives simple chocolate mousse a bit of a kick.

07-22-07, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,631 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Atkins - Chocolate-Mint Mousse CHOCOLATE-MINT MOUSSE Servings: 8 Prep time: 0:10:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:00:00 Calories: 236 Fat: 22 grams Protein: 2 grams Carbohydrates: 4 grams Fiber: 1 grams Net Carbs: 3 grams 1 tablespoon instant coffee 3 tablespoons chocolate extract 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 cups heavy cream 3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons granular sugar substitute 1/2 cup raspberries, for garnish (optional) mint sprigs, for garnish (optional) 1. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee in chocolate, vanilla and peppermint extracts and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, beat cream, sugar substitute and cocoa powder with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Add extract mixture and continue beating until stiff peaks form, about 2 more minutes (be careful not to over-beat). Chill 30 minutes before serving, and garnish with raspberries and mint sprigs (optional). Mint gives simple chocolate mousse a bit of a kick. Atkins - Chocolate-Mint Mousse Copyright 2005 Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., All Rights Reserved. For more on how to do Atkins, go to Atkins Diet __________________