Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse à l'Orange

Fresh orange sections are topped with a thick chocolate mousse for a unique presentation. The mild bitterness of orange rind and bittersweet chocolate temper the sweetness of this easy dish. You can prepare the dessert up to a day ahead.

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2  cup  sugar
• 7  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa
• 2  tablespoons  Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 1  teaspoon  grated orange rind
• 1/2  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• Dash of salt
• 2  (12.3-ounce) packages reduced-fat silken tofu, drained
• 3  ounces  bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 3  oranges, peeled and sectioned

Preparation

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process mixture until smooth.

Place chopped chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until almost melted; stir until smooth. Add chocolate to tofu mixture; process until smooth.

Divide orange sections evenly among 6 bowls or parfait glasses; top each serving with 1/2 cup mousse. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

241 (27% from fat)

Fat:

7.1g (sat 3.6g,mono 1g,poly 0.9g)

Protein:

9.5g

Carbohydrate:

35.9g

Fiber:

4.1g

Cholesterol:

1mg

Iron:

2mg

Sodium:

124mg

Calcium:

79mg