molded strawberry dessert

April 15th, 2008

You may not accept that it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes molded strawberry dessert but it is achievable. The key is to not eat molded strawberry dessert or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself moderately high calorie food once per week. I eat a healthy diet for most of the week, say 1500 to 2000 calories each day, and then on the last day, I eat anything - within moderation of course.

I have been eating this way for the last 2 weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise routine or taken any vitamins or diet food. I have simply been aware of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I like one day a week.

On my one non diet day per week, I tend to eat German & Austrian food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating German & Austrian meals but am very elated to see it does work. If you feel like trying some German & Austrian food, I suggest you make molded strawberry dessert which is one of my favourite German & Austrian recipes.

Molded Strawberry Dessert (Erdbeeren Elisabeth)

This German dessert is made of "earth berries."

4 cups strawberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons kirsch
2 envelopes unflavored gelatine
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup chilled whipping cream

Reserve a few strawberries for garnish. Mash remaining strawberries; stir in sugar and kirsch. Sprinkle gelatin on cold water to soften; stir in boiling water until gelatin is dissolved. Stir gelatin mixture into strawberries. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon, about 45 minutes.

Beat whipping cream in chilled bowl until stiff. Fold whipped cream into strawberry mixture. Pour into 6-cup mold or 8 dessert dishes. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours; unmold. Garnish with reserved strawberries and, if desired, whipped cream.

Yields 8 servings.

You can vary the recipe to make it quite a bit healthier or with not so many calories as this can help you to lose 5 kilos rapidly. It worked for me and could help you to lose weight also.

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