Chocolate Mousse Help

[Jessica]

I really want to make that mousse tomorrow but I don't have my CL yet. Could someone please post the recipe?

Thanks much.

[ebobbitt]

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1 (12.3-oz) package reduced-fat extra-firm tofu
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
Fat-free whipped topping, thawed (optional)
Grated chocolate (optional)

1. Place chocolate and tofu in a food processor or blender, and process 2 minutes or until smooth.
2. Place salt and egg whites in a medium bowl, and beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 238. Pour the hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg whites, beating at high speed. Gently stir one-fourth of meringue into the tofu mixture; gently fold in remaining meringue. Spoon 1/2 cup mousse into each of 8 (6-oz) custard cups. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped topping and grated chocolate, if desired.
Yield: 8 servings
Calories 147; fat 5.6g; protein 5.2g; carg 22.5g; fiber 0.2g; chol 0mg; iron 09mg; sodium 134mg; calc 26mg

[Jessica]

Thanks, ebobbitt. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[food girl]

Is anyone else concerned that these egg whites aren't cooked? Does the hot sugar mixture kill the potential Salmonella?

Lisa

[GayeC]

Originally posted by food girl:
Is anyone else concerned that these egg whites aren't cooked? Does the hot sugar mixture kill the potential Salmonella?

Lisa

Yes, I was concerned about this, but I read that the hot sugar mixture does the trick. I am still a little wary but am trusting that the folks at CL would not lead us astray on this!