Healthy Cocoa-nut Mousse

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp sugar substitute
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup light whipped topping or 1 cup fat-free whipped topping
• almonds or coconut, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 275°f spread almonds on baking sheet and toast until golden and fragrant, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. transfer to a plate to cool. spread coconut on baking sheet and toast until golden, 2-3 minutes. transfer to plate to cool.
• 2 in large bowl, beat ricotta with mixer at high speed until light and airy, about 4 minutes. add cocoa powder, sugar substitute, and extracts. beat just until blended. fold in whipped topping, almonds, and coconut.
• 3 spoon mousse into 8 dessert cups; cover and chill at least 2 hours. to serve, remove mousse from refrigerator and sprinkle lightly with a few almonds and a little coconut, if desired.