FUDGY BROWNIE DESSERT

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"I came up with this recipe when searching for a low-fat dessert for my chocolate-loving family," recalls Karen Yoder from Bremerton, Washington. "My husband's and son's eyes light up whenever I serve these fudgy brownies topped with a fluffy mousse."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
BROWNIE CRUST:
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups baking cocoa
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cocoa. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg substitute; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cover and refrigerate. , Meanwhile, for crust, in a large bowl, combine the applesauce, egg substitute, oil and vanilla. In another large bowl, combine the cocoa, sugar, flour and baking powder. gradually add to applesauce mixture just until blended. , Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat the chilled chocolate mixture until light. Fold in whipped topping; carefully spread over crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 8g fat, Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 7g protein.