Lemon Mousse With Strawberries

Guilt-free dessert that tastes great!

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This cloud-light lemon dessert makes a festive finish for a gala meal.


Cooking time: 5 minutes plus chilling
Prep time: 15 minutes

You Will Need
1 pint strawberries
1 packet unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil
1 large egg
1 1/3 cups plain fat-free yogurt

What to Do
1. Core strawberries and slice thickly.

2. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water in small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes to soften.

3. Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup water, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and egg in medium saucepan until well combined. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is hot, about 5 minutes. Whisk in softened gelatin and cook, whisking constantly, until gelatin has dissolved, about 1 minute.

4. Remove from heat, transfer to medium bowl, and cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally. Whisk in yogurt. Alternately layer strawberries and lemon mousse in 8 dessert bowls and chill until set, about 3 hours.

Serves: 8

Per serving (1 bowl): Calories 132, fat 2.5 g, saturated fat .5 g, cholesterol 27 mg, sodium 33 mg, carbohydrate 26 g, fiber 1 g, protein 3 g.
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