Marcel is a huge fan of chocolate mousse, so when I had this email yesterday from Kraft I couldn’t help but add it to my ‘to make’ file. The photo to the left is the finished product and one that I stole borrowed from the fine people at Kraft.
In addition to thinking about how delicious it sounds, I couldn’t help but think about how great it would be to serve at a BBQ or even as a cool dessert on one of these warmer than warm evenings. I actually think I may make it for a little get together that I’m planning later with friends, and even though I’m trying my best not to indulge these days- I may have to have a little bite or two of this.
Even though as made it is not for the calorie conscious- there are ways to make it ‘lighter’ by using fat or sugar-free Cool Whip, or using fat free sweetened condensed milk. Both of thsoe could shave off quite a few calories, plus if you use low-fat Oreo’s that would help as well. Then again, sometimes an indulgence is nice.
I leave you with the original recipe- compliments of Kraft Foods. In the meantime I think I’ll go wipe the drool off my mouth. haha\
Frozen Chocolate Mousse Squares
LINE 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends extending over sides of pan. Mix cookie crumbs and butter in prepared pan; press onto bottom of pan.
BEAT cream cheese spread in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Blend in chocolate. Whisk in COOL WHIP. Spoon over crust.
FREEZE 6 hours. Remove from freezer 15 min. before serving. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan. Let dessert stand at room temperature to soften slightly before cutting to serve.
