3 Crowd-Pleasing, Low-Cal Desserts

Spiced Chocolate Mousse

Yield: Makes 2 servings

2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup Cool Whip Lite

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder, natural or Dutch-processed

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Scant 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons pepitas (toasted hulled pumpkin seeds)

1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Pinch of coarse sea salt, such as fleur de sel

1. Combine the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons water in a double boiler, or in a bowl in a microwave oven, and heat until you can stir the mixture smooth.
2. Put the whipped topping into a medium bowl and whisk in the melted chocolate until the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the cocoa, cinnamon, and cayenne until they are well combined.

To serve: Divide the mousse between two serving glasses and top with the pepitas. Drizzle the olive oil over the tops, and sprinkle with a small pinch of sea salt.

Nutritional facts per serving: 170 calories, 10g fat