Coffee Mousse

Name: Coffee Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules; 1/4 cup boiling water; Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 ice cubes; 2 cups plus 4 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping, divided; Additional coffee granules, crushed

The recipe for this very low-sugar dessert comes from my daughter. Its texture is light as a cloud and its taste is perfect for coffee lovers. -Vernette Dechaine of Pittsfield, Maine

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/4 cup boiling water
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar
2 ice cubes
2 cups plus 4 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
Additional coffee granules, crushed

Directions

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 2 minutes. In a small saucepan, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water. Add gelatin mixture; cook and stir just until gelatin is dissolved (do not boil).
Remove from the heat; stir in sugar substitute. Add ice cubes; stir until ice is melted and mixture begins to thicken. Transfer to a large bowl; add 2/3 cup whipped topping. Beat until blended. Fold in 1-1/3 cups whipped topping.
Spoon into four individual serving dishes; top each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, dust with crushed coffee granules.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 101 calories, 5g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Coffee Mousse in Light & Tasty April/May 2004

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rabbit-stew

Jul 1, 2012

This dessert is great - Especially for diabetics. It's light and not too sweet. The consistency is very good. Next time I make it I think I'm going to sprinkle some dark chocolate shavings on top of each cup. It will really give it a nice finish.