Light Strawberry Mousse Recipe

Name: Light Strawberry Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a blender or food processor, puree strawberries with orange juice and lemon juice until smooth.
2
Set aside.
3
In blender or food processor, puree cottage cheese and yogurt until smooth.
4
Set aside.
5
Put water in small saucepan.
6
Stir in gelatin; let stand for 1 minute.
7
Dissolve over low heat, stirring constantly.
8
Add 1/3 cup sugar.
9
Cook and stir until sugar has completely dissolved and mixture has thickened slightly.
10
Place in a large bowl; whisk until just warm to the touch.
11
Do not allow it to jell.
12
Slowly whisk strawberry puree and yogurt-cottage cheese puree into the gelatin mixture.
13
Place in the freezer for 30-40 minutes, or until quite thick but not set.
14
Whisk occasionally so that lumps don't form.
15
Beat egg white until soft peaks form.
16
Add 1 T.
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sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
18
Gently fold beaten egg white into strawberry-gelatin mixture, blending thoroughly.
19
Transfer to a serving bowl or to 4 individual serving bowls.
20
Chill for at least 8 hours before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, 2 tablespoons orange juice (preferably fresh), 2 tablespoons lemon juice (preferably fresh), 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin, and more.

Yes, Light Strawberry Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Light Strawberry Mousse

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