Fresh Strawberry & Lime Mousse

A light dessert perfect for a summer’s day in the garden and great for kids to help with too.

SERVES 8

• 400g (14oz) strawberries

• ½ lime, juice of

• 250g (9oz) marshmallows

• 400ml (14fl oz) double cream

1. Roughly chop the strawberries and put them in a saucepan together with the lime juice, and stir over a gentle heat for 5–10 minutes until the strawberries are soft and pulpy, mashing with a fork every so often.

2. Stir the marshmallows into the strawberry mixture, until melted. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.

3. Whip the cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the cooled strawberry mixture and spoon into 8 serving glasses. Chill overnight or until set.

4. Decorate with the reserved strawberries.

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