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| Strawberry Breakfast Mousse Crème Download and print this recipe |
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| Serves 4; 1/2 cup per serving Start to Finish: 14 minutes (plus thawing time for whipped topping) No more skipping breakfast! This breakfast treat, even creamier than the typical mousse, is a fabulously cool way to begin the day. You can even make it up to 24 hours in advance. |
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Ingredients 1 cup quartered strawberries 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese 1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons all-fruit strawberry spread 3/4 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed in refrigerator 4 fresh mint springs (optional) Nutrition Analysis (per serving) Calories 114 Total Fat 1.5 g
Sodium 58 mg Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 carbohydrate |
Directions In a blender, process the strawberries, ricotta, yogurt, and strawberry spread for 20 to 30 seconds, or until smooth, stirring halfway through. Pour into a medium bowl. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Spoon into custard cups or small bowls. Garnish with the mint. Cook's Tip: This strawberry mousse is also delicious spooned over fresh berries, such as blueberries. A serving would be a half-cup fresh berries and 2 tablespoons mousse. |
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