LIGHT STRAWBERRY MOUSSE

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A light and fluffy low-fat mousse. A fresh-tasting healthy dessert on a warm day. From "Great Good Food". Cook time includes time for chilling.

Provided by OzMan

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh strawberries, washed
2 tablespoons orange juice (preferably fresh)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (preferably fresh)
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup 1% fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 egg white, at room temperature
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, puree strawberries with orange juice and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • In blender or food processor, puree cottage cheese and yogurt until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • Put water in small saucepan.
  • Stir in gelatin; let stand for 1 minute.
  • Dissolve over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add 1/3 cup sugar.
  • Cook and stir until sugar has completely dissolved and mixture has thickened slightly.
  • Place in a large bowl; whisk until just warm to the touch.
  • Do not allow it to jell.
  • Slowly whisk strawberry puree and yogurt-cottage cheese puree into the gelatin mixture.
  • Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes, or until quite thick but not set.
  • Whisk occasionally so that lumps don't form.
  • Beat egg white until soft peaks form.
  • Add 1 T.
  • sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold beaten egg white into strawberry-gelatin mixture, blending thoroughly.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl or to 4 individual serving bowls.
  • Chill for at least 8 hours before serving.

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