Ingredients
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup water
1 tbsp + 1 t. unsweetened cocoa
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
2 tbsp + 2 t. chocolate syrup
1/2 cup thawed frozen dairy whipped topping
1/2 oz dark chocolate, grated
Directions
1. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand a few
minutes to soften. Set over low heat, cook stirring constantly until
dissolved. Remove from heat. Add cocoa; stir until dissolved.
2. In a food processor, combine gelatin mixture, ricotta cheese, and
chocolate syrup,and puree 30 seconds, until smooth.
3. Pour chocolate mixture into 4 individual dessert dishes, cover and
refrigerate 1 hour, or until set.
4. Top each serving with 2 Tb. whipped topping, sprinkle evenly with
grated chocolate.
Each serving provides: 1 protein, 80 optional calories Per serving:
172 calories, 9 g protein, 8 g fat, 16 g carbohydrate, 172 mg
calcium, 93 mg sodium, 19 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber
Source: Weight Watchers Magazine Light and Easy New Family Classics
1993 Typed for you by: Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS Watertown, NY
315-786-1120
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert; Weight Watchers
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