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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
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- In large bowl, with electric mixer at high speed, whip egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Slowly add 2/3 cup sugar, beating until thick and shiny; beat in 2 tablespoons cocoa.
- Spread meringue into a l0-inch circle on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 1 1/2 hours.
- Turn off oven; leave meringue in oven to cool completely.
- Store in airtight container until ready to use.
- In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute.
- Over low heat, stir about 2 minutes, until gelatin dissolves.
- 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.
- With motor running, gradually add gelatin mixture, processing until blended.
- Pour into large bowl; stir in whipped topping.
- Chill until thick enough to hold a shape.
- Spread cocoa mixture evenly onto prepared meringue shell.
- Chill 1 hour.
- To serve, garnish with shaved chocolate.
- 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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