Fat-Free Lemon Mousse
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup fat-free half and half
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pour 2 tablespoons water into small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over.
- Let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes.
- Stir over very low heat just until gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute.
- Stir in fat-free half and half, 2 tablespoons sugar, and grated lemon peel.
- Stir over very low heat until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes (do not boil).
- Transfer gelatin mixture to large bowl.
- Set bowl in another large bowl filled halfway with ice water; stir until mixture is cool, about 5 minutes.
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff but not dry.
- Fold egg whites into gelatin mixture.
- Divide mousse among 4 wineglasses.
- Chill until mousse is softly set, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
- Serve mousse cold.
water, unflavored gelatin, sugar, lemon peel, egg whites, cream of tartar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fat-free-lemon-mousse-106338 (may not work)