This Latin-American dessert features Unflavored gelatin -cream, Orange juice 2 pt Baskets strawberries, Vanilla extract 4 lg Egg whites, at room temp., Oz carton nonfat cottage 2/3 c Sugar. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Strawberry Cheese Mousse – Country Living
Description
This Latin-American dessert features Unflavored gelatin -cream, Orange juice 2 pt Baskets strawberries, Vanilla extract 4 lg Egg whites, at room temp., Oz carton nonfat cottage 2/3 c Sugar. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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cheese 1/4 c Strawberry jelly 1/4 c Light or reduced-fat sour 1.
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In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice; let stand 5 minutes to soften.
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Heat gelatin mixture over low heat just until gelatin dissolves.
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Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and set aside.
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In food processor with chopping blade, process cottage cheese and sour
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cream until smooth, scraping side of container frequently.
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With processor motor running, pour gelatin mixture through the feed tube into the cheese mixture.
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Process until smooth; set aside.
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Rinse 1 pint strawberries, pat dry, hull, and slice.
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In large bowl, with electric mixer, beat egg whites until foamy.
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Slowly add sugar while beating constantly; continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
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Fold cheese mixture and then the sliced berries into the beaten whites.
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Pour mixture into 1 1/2 quart bowl and refrigerate until set-at least 6 hours or overnight.
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About 30 minutes before serving, in a small saucepan, or microwave-safe bowl, melt jelly.
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Remove from heat and cool slightly-about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, rinse, dry, and hull remaining strawberries.
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Dip strawberries into the melted jelly and place, hulled side down, on small plate.
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Refrigerate until jelly sets, about 15 minutes.
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Arrange the glazed strawberries on top of the mousse.
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Country Living/June/92 Scanned & fixed by Di Pahl &
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 105.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.3g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
- Cholesterol 3.5mg2%
- Sodium 121.2mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.7g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.9g
- Protein 23.7g48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.