Low Fat Chocolate Meringue Tart Recipe

Low Fat Chocolate Meringue Tart Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 egg whites
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 1/2 cups reduced-calorie nondairy whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 ounce chocolate, shaved

Method

1. Preheat oven to 275°F.
2. In large bowl, with electric mixer at high speed, whip egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
3. Slowly add 2/3 cup sugar, beating until thick and shiny; beat in 2 tablespoons cocoa.
4. Spread meringue into a l0-inch circle on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake 1 1/2 hours.
6. Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven to cool completely.
7. Store in airtight container until ready to use.
8. In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute.
9. Over low heat, stir about 2 minutes, until gelatin dissolves.
10. In electric blender or food processor, blend milk, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, the remaining 1/4 cup cocoa and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended.
11. With motor running, gradually add gelatin mixture, processing until blended.
12. Pour into large bowl; stir in whipped topping.
13. Chill until thick enough to hold a shape.
14. Spread cocoa mixture evenly onto prepared meringue shell.
15. Chill 1 hour.
16. To serve, garnish with shaved chocolate.
17. Per serving: About 161 calories, 4g protein, 32g carbohydrate, 2g fat, 13% calories from fat, 2mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 0g fiber

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