Yogurt Mousse with Strawberries
4 servings
40 minutes
Yogurt mousse with strawberries is an exquisite dessert inspired by the lightness of Italian cuisine. Its delicate texture is created by combining airy whipped cream, refreshing yogurt, and rich cream. The focus is on strawberries, which give the dessert a vibrant fruity flavor with hints of freshness. A light tang of lemon and the aroma of vanilla make it truly refined. This mousse is perfect for summer dinners or special occasions when you want to treat yourself to something light yet elegant. In Italy, such desserts are valued for their simplicity and sophistication. The presentation is complemented by chocolate and meringue, creating a crunchy contrast with the velvety mousse. Refreshing and delicate, it turns an ordinary tea time into a true celebration of flavor.
1
Soak the gelatin in cold water for 3 minutes.
- Gelatin: 8 g
2
Cut the vanilla pod and extract the pulp.
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
3
Whip the yogurt, sour cream, 75 g of powder, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 300 g
- Sour cream: 75 g
- Icing sugar: 125 g
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Lemon juice: 4 tablespoons
4
Squeeze the gelatin and dissolve it over low heat in the liqueur. Add it to the yogurt mixture.
- Gelatin: 8 g
- Raspberry liqueur: 4 tablespoons
5
Whip the egg whites and cream separately to a stiff peak. Fold this mixture into the mousse. Refrigerate for 6 hours.
- Egg white: 2 pieces
- Cream: 150 ml
6
Wash the strawberries. Make a puree from half, mixing it with 50 g of powdered sugar. Slice the remaining berries.
- Strawberry: 500 g
- Icing sugar: 125 g
7
Crush the meringue. Break the chocolate into pieces.
- Meringue: 100 g
- Dark chocolate: 100 g
8
Spoon the mousse over the puree and slices of strawberries.
- Strawberry: 500 g
9
Garnish with mint, chocolate, and meringue.
- Fresh mint: to taste
- Dark chocolate: 100 g
- Meringue: 100 g