Strawberry Mouse

No one will believe that this creamy, delicious dessert is low in calories and fat!

Ingredients:

2 envelopes unflavoured gelatin
1/2 cup water
2 cups pureed strawberries
3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
4 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar

Garnish:
fresh strawberries


Note: Use fresh or frozen strawberries,  pureed in a food processor, blender or food mill.


Preparation:

  • In small saucepan or microwave dish, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 5 min to soften.
  • Heat over low heat until gelatin has dissolved or microwave 50 sec on MEDIUM (50%). Mix well.
  • In bowl, combine strawberries, yogurt, orange rind and gelatine mixture.
  • Refrigerate until mixture begins to set i.e. reaches the consistency of raw egg whites.
  • In large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Whisk about 1/4 of beaten whites into strawberry mixture; fold in remaining whites.
  • Spoon into serving dish.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 h or up to 2 days before serving.
  • Garnish with sliced fresh strawber-ries.

Makes 6 servings.

PER SERVING:  Energy (Cal) 86; Fat (g) 0.4; Cholesterol (mg) 1

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