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Cold "Hot Chocolate" Trifle

By Marissa Goldberg

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Cold "Hot Chocolate" TrifleSang An

No yolk: Egg whites and meringue cookies are virtually fat-free, making way for heavy cream in this chocolaty dish. And yet each portion comes in at only 234 calories.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup heavy cream
6 store-bought chocolate mini meringue cookies, crushed
4 tablespoons mini marshmallows

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, beat egg whites and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff peaks of meringue form. In a microwave-safe bowl, nuke chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted; let cool slightly. Gently fold chocolate into meringue until just combined. Divide mousse evenly among four 5-ounces glasses. Rinse bowl; add cream and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Top mousse with whipped cream, crushed cookies and marshmallows. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 24.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 234 calories
15 g fat
9 g saturated fat
26 g carbohydrates
3 g fiber
6 g protein per serving
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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