strawberry mousse

• 1 pound strawberries, plus 6 small ones for decoration if you wish
• juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 4 egg whites
• pinch of salt

In a blender or food processor, puree berries with lemon juice and sugar.
In a mixing bowl beat cream until it is stiff. Gradually and gently mix the whipped cream with the berries.
In another mixing bowl beat egg whites with salt until stiff. Mix one cup of egg whites into berry and cream mixture, and then gently fold this back into egg whites.
Pour the mousse into individual serving dishes and decorate with a strawberry. Refrigerate for at least two hours.