Light Yogurt Mousse with Fruit Salad
To get back to your good habits following the indulgences of the holidays, opt for a low-fat dessert that will still satisfy your sweet tooth. Make a mousse with yogurt,…
Instructions
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In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
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In a small pot, bring ¼ cup (60 ml) of the yogurt to a boil with the lemon juice and vanilla. Remove from the heat.
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Add the gelatin to the pot and stir until completely dissolved.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining yogurt and egg yolks. Add the warm yogurt-gelatin mixture while stirring.
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In another bowl, whisk the egg whites and sugar with an electric mixer until semi-stiff peaks form.
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Using a spatula, stir one-third of the meringue into the yogurt mixture. Using a whisk, gently fold in the remaining meringue in two batches.
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Divide the mousse among four small ¾-cup (180 ml) shallow bowls. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. The mousse will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.
To get back to your good habits following the indulgences of the holidays, opt for a low-fat dessert that will still satisfy your sweet tooth. Make a mousse with yogurt, gelatin and stiff-whipped egg whites. Top this airy mousse with a green, energizing fruit salad.
