Melon Mousse

Name: Melon Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cups cubed ripe cantaloupe; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free lemon yogurt; Fresh raspberries, optional

"This unique summer dessert is low in fat and a creative way to use cantaloupe," says Sandy McKenzie from Braham, Minnesota. "It's best when made with very ripe melon to give the sweetest flavor."

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups cubed ripe cantaloupe
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free lemon yogurt
Fresh raspberries, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.
In a blender, combine the gelatin mixture, cantaloupe and sugar; cover and process until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl; stir in yogurt. Spoon into individual dishes; chill until firm. Garnish with raspberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 90 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 fat-free milk.

Originally published as Melon Mousse in Quick Cooking July/August 1999