Strawberry Mousse

No one will believe that this creamy, delicious dessert is low in calories and fat! Use fresh or frozen strawberries, pureed in a food processor, blender or food mill.

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

Garnish:
Fresh strawberries
Low fat whipping cream (optional)

Directions:
1. In small saucepan or microwave dish, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 5 minutes to soften.
2. Heat gelatin mixture over low heat until gelatin has dissolved or microwave 50 seconds on MEDIUM (50%). Mix well.
3. In a medium size bowl, combine strawberries, yogurt, orange rind and gelatine mixture.
4. Refrigerate until mixture begins to set i.e. reaches the consistency of raw egg whites.
5. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
6. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
7. Whisk about 1/4 of beaten whites into strawberry mixture; fold in remaining whites.
8. Spoon mousse into serving dish.
9. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before serving.
10. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries and whipping cream (optional).

Per serving:
Energy (Cal) 86
Fat (g) 0.4
Cholesterol (mg) 1

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