Strawberry foam

Name: Strawberry foam - Aglaia C.
Ingredients: 4 egg whites; a pinch of salt; 8 tablespoons of sugar; 400 g strawberries; optional whipped cream; chocolate

Dessert - Strawberry foam by Aglaia C. - Recipia

When I have fresh strawberries and want a cold, no-bake dessert, I make this strawberry mousse. It requires just a few ingredients: egg whites, sugar, and fruit. The egg whites turn into a glossy foam, while the strawberry puree adds flavor and color. The dessert is layered in glasses and needs to chill for about two hours before serving. Quick Info Total time: approximately 2 hours including preparation time Preparation time: not specified in the original recipe Cooking or baking time: no cooking or baking involved Servings: not specified; depends on the size of the glasses Difficulty: easy Recipe type: cold dessert with strawberries, no baking Ingredients 4 egg whites A pinch of salt 8 tablespoons of sugar 400 g strawberries For decoration, optional: Whipped cream Chocolate Preparation method 1. Place the egg whites in a clean bowl and mix them with a pinch of salt. Continue until you achieve a white, thick foam. 2. Gradually add the sugar while mixing. Do not add it all at once. Keep mixing until the foam becomes glossy and the sugar has dissolved. 3. Clean the strawberries and place them in a bowl. Puree them with a hand mixer until you achieve a smooth consistency. 4. Set aside a small amount of strawberry puree. This will be used for layering the dessert in the glasses. 5. Add the remaining puree to the egg white foam. Gently mix to incorporate the strawberries into the foam. Do this until the mixture turns pink and the puree is evenly distributed. 6. Place a little strawberry puree at the bottom of each glass. 7. Top with the strawberry foam, then add a bit more strawberry puree. Finally, you can add whipped cream and chocolate if you choose to use decoration. 8. The dessert should be kept chilled for about two hours before serving. Serve it cold, directly from the glasses. For a simple presentation, alternate the layers without mixing them too much. The reserved puree can remain visible between the layers of foam, and whipped cream and chocolate can be added at the end. Why I make this recipe often It's a simple recipe with few ingredients and no baking involved. The actual preparation is not complicated, and the dessert can be placed directly in glasses, making it easy to serve. The strawberries are present in both the foam and the layer of puree reserved for assembly. I also like that the decoration is optional. The dessert can be served with just puree and foam or can be enhanced with whipped cream and chocolate, depending on what I have on hand. Tips Use a clean bowl for the egg whites so they can be whipped to the desired consistency. The sugar should be added gradually and mixed until the foam is glossy and the sugar has dissolved. The strawberry puree should be divided before mixing it with the egg whites. One part is incorporated into the foam, while a small amount is reserved for the bottom and layers in the glasses. If you want to maintain the layered appearance, add the puree carefully without mixing it completely with the foam. For a uniform dessert, the foam and puree can be mixed more thoroughly. Respect the chilling time of about two hours. The dessert should be served after it has been chilled, not immediately after preparation. Substitutions No substitutions for the main ingredients are indicated in the original recipe. The egg whites, sugar, and strawberries form the main composition of the dessert. Whipped cream and chocolate are optional and can be omitted without changing the actual strawberry mousse. They are used only for decoration and to enhance the serving. Variations You can layer the dessert in glasses of different sizes. The quantity obtained and the number of servings will vary depending on how full the glasses are. Another option is to add more puree between layers or to reserve a larger amount for decoration on top. In this case, the strawberry mousse will have a more balanced taste between the airy cream and the fruit. For a simple look, you can top each glass with whipped cream. If you choose to add chocolate, it should be added at the end, after layering the foam and puree. Serving ideas Serve the dessert directly in the glasses it was assembled in. You can create layers of strawberry puree, strawberry foam, and whipped cream, then add chocolate on top. It is important that the reserved puree for layering is placed both at the bottom of the glass and between the foam and decoration, according to the recipe steps. This way, each serving will have strawberry puree, not just foam. Frequently asked questions Can I make the dessert without whipped cream? Yes. Whipped cream is optional and is used for decoration. The dessert can be assembled with just strawberry puree and strawberry foam. Is it necessary to keep the strawberry puree separate? Yes, if you want to follow the layered assembly. A small amount of puree is set aside before the rest is mixed with the egg whites. The reserved puree is placed at the bottom of the glass and between layers. How long should it chill? The recipe indicates approximately two hours before serving. During this time, the dessert cools and can be served directly from the glasses. Can it be decorated with anything else? The original recipe mentions whipped cream and chocolate, both optional. The decoration can be done according to preference, without being mandatory for the success of the dessert. How many servings does it yield? The exact number is not specified. It depends on the size of the glasses and the amount placed in each. From the 4 egg whites and 400 g of strawberries, several glasses can be prepared if the portions are moderate. Nutritional values The values below are estimates for the entire basic composition, excluding whipped cream and chocolate. The exact amount of sugar may vary depending on the weight of a tablespoon. Calories: approximately 600-700 kcal for the entire recipe Protein: approximately 14-16 g Carbohydrates: approximately 135-155 g Fat: under 2 g Fiber: approximately 7-9 g Most of the carbohydrates come from sugar and strawberries. Whipped cream and chocolate are not included in the estimate, as they are not mandatory and their quantity is not specified. Values for a serving cannot be calculated exactly without knowing the number of resulting glasses. Storage and reheating The dessert should be kept chilled and served cold, after approximately two hours of refrigeration. It is not reheated. Because it is made with egg white foam and strawberry puree, it is best consumed after being chilled and assembled in glasses, without further handling. Whipped cream and chocolate can be added at the end, especially if the dessert is not served immediately after the chilling period. It is best to keep the glasses chilled until serving.

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