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 fat-free lemon yogurt; Fresh raspberries, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups cubed ripe cantaloupe
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup 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, 1mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate, 5g protein.

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

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