Cranberry-Topped Chocolate Squares-Lite

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich, fudgy chocolate bars topped with a tart cranberry compote and drizzled with low-fat yogurt mousse.
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These Cranberry-Topped Chocolate Squares-Lite offer a sophisticated twist on classic brownies, balancing deep chocolate richness with bright, festive fruit. The base is a dense, moist chocolate cake made with cocoa powder and egg whites for a lighter texture. It’s crowned with a homemade cranberry rum compote that adds a perfect tart contrast, followed by a silky, low-fat vanilla yogurt mousse. This dessert is visually stunning, featuring artful chocolate drizzles and fresh mint garnishes. Ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a decadent yet slightly healthier treat. The combination of sweet, tart, and creamy flavors makes it an unforgettable finale to any meal.

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Cranberry-Topped Chocolate Squares-Lite

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 16 Calories: 820.4

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These Cranberry-Topped Chocolate Squares-Lite offer a sophisticated twist on classic brownies, balancing deep chocolate richness with bright, festive fruit. The base is a dense, moist chocolate cake made with cocoa powder and egg whites for a lighter texture. It&# 226;ÂÂs crowned with a homemade cranberry rum compote that adds a perfect tart contrast, followed by a silky, low-fat vanilla yogurt mousse. This dessert is visually stunning, featuring artful chocolate drizzles and fresh mint garnishes. Ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a decadent yet slightly healthier treat. The combination of sweet, tart, and creamy flavors makes it an unforgettable finale to any meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ðF (191ðC). Coat a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1 1/3 cups sugar, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder.
  3. Add 1 cup water, 1/4 cup margarine, and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  4. Beat at low speed for 1 minute, then increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat 5 egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form.
  6. Stir 1 cup of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate batter to loosen it.
  7. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain.
  8. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely.
  9. Reduce oven temperature to 350ðF (177ðC).
  10. In a baking dish, combine 12 oz fresh cranberries, the remaining 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 3 tbsp rum.
  11. Bake the cranberry mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
  12. While cranberries cool, spread 16 oz low-fat vanilla yogurt onto heavy-duty paper towels to drain excess liquid for 5 minutes.
  13. Scrape the drained yogurt into a bowl and stir in 1 cup softened vanilla ice milk until smooth.
  14. Cut the cooled chocolate base into 16 squares.
  15. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture onto each of 16 dessert plates.
  16. Place a chocolate square on top of the yogurt.
  17. Melt 1 oz unsweetened chocolate and drizzle over the yogurt and brownie in small circles.
  18. Spoon the cooled cranberry compote evenly over the brownies.
  19. Garnish with mint sprigs if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 820.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.0g8%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 271.6mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 197.8g66%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g48%
Sugars 120.8g
Protein 13.9g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, cranberry, brownies, dessert, light, low-fat, yogurt, compote, baking, holiday, party, treat, easy, homemade, chocolate-squares
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