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Serves 4 Prep  25 mins Cooking 5 mins Easy  
  overnight refrigeration   My rating rating5

Ingredients

40g plain biscuits, finely crushed
20g butter, melted
225g ricotta
1½  tbsp caster sugar
390g tub low-fat fromage frais
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1½  tbsp fresh lemon juice
 ¾  tbsp gelatine
2 egg whites
250g strawberries, halved or quartered

  1. Lightly oil and line the base and sides of a 20 cm diameter spring form tin with plastic wrap. Combine the biscuit crumbs and butter in a small bowl and press evenly over the base of the tin. Refrigerate while making the filling.

  2. Combine the ricotta and sugar in a food processor until smooth. Add all the fromage frais, the lemon rind and juice and mix well. Put 60ml water in a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine in an even layer onto the surface and leave to go spongy. Bring a small pan of water to the boil, remove from the heat and put the gelatine bowl in the pan. The water should come halfway up the sides of the bowl. Stir the gelatine until clear and dissolved, then cool slightly. Stir the gelatine mixture into the ricotta mixture, then transfer to a large bowl. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold into the ricotta mixture.

  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, until set. Carefully remove from the tin by removing the side and gently easing the plastic from underneath. Decorate with the strawberries.

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