Light Lemon Mousse

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp sugar or Splenda sugar substitute
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3/4 cup nonfat milk
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup light whipped topping
• 1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)
• Whipped topping, to garnish

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar or Splenda and cornstarch.
2. Over medium low heat, stir in milk until smooth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly; remove from heat.
4. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla.
5. Place the pan in a bowl of ice water and stir for 2 minutes to cool.
6. Fold in whipped topping and food coloring if using; spoon into dessert dishes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
7. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.

Notes

• Handwritten note: "yum"
• Plus at least 1 hour chilling.
• Calories: 166 per serving

Source: Recipezaar (originally Cooking for 2, Fall 2006)