STRAWBERRY CHIFFON DESSERT

March 4, 2008

This a great recipe if you are watching your cholesterol. Very low-calorie too. This is a great recipe.

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen, thawed and unsweetened strawberries
2 tbs. sugar
1 tbs rum
1 tsp.vanilla
1 envelope unfavored gelatin
2 egg whites
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice

In blender or food processor, puree strawberries; set aside.
In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; set aside 5 minutes or until gelatin softens. Over low heat, cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until gelatin dissolves; pour into large bowl. Cool about 5 minutes; beat in orange juice, sugar, rum, vanilla and pureed strawberries. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
In medium bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into gelatin mixture; spoon into parfait glasses. Refrigerate until firm. MAKES 4 SERVINGS.
APPROXIMATE NUTRIENT ANALYSIS PER SERVING:
Calories 80
Protein 4 grams
Fat 0
Carbohydrate 14 grams
Cholesterol 0
% Calories from Fat

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