Low Fat Chocolate Meringue Tart Recipe

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

1.Preheat oven to 275°F.

2.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.

3.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.

4.In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute.

Over low heat, stir about 2 minutes, until gelatin dissolves.

5.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.

6.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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