Last but definitely not least…

It is the dish you have all been waiting for…dessert!  A Holiday dinner is not complete without the finishing course.  Because we are trying to avoid the extra Holiday weight gain, it is nice to have healthy options for that special dessert treat!  Enjoy!

Candy Cane Peppermint Mousse
Serves:  8  Serving Size: 1/4 cup  Calories: 80  Fat: 1

1/2 cup     Granulated sugar
4                Egg whites, large
3 cups        Fat free Cool Whip, thawed
2 tsp          Peppermint extract
Optional    Red food coloring
8                 Peppermint candies, crushed

Separate egg whites into a medium sized mixing bowl.  Let eggs come to room temperature. (Discard egg yolks.)
Beat room temperature eggs on high, gradually adding sugar, until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold Cool Whip into beaten egg whites, along with peppermint extract.
For a candy cane appearance, swirl in red food coloring.  Do not mix until all mousse is completely red.
Garnish with peppermint candies.
Refrigerate or freeze for about 2 hours before serving.

Add comment December 17th, 2007