Vanilla Mousse Meringues and Fresh Berries

Preparation

1. Step 1

   1. Line a large colander with several layers of cheesecloth.

   Step 2

   2. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with the sugar.

   Step 3

   3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream and the vanilla essence until stiff. Fold the cream into the yogurt.

   Step 4

   4. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff but not dry. With a spatula, carefully fold in the yogurt mixture and the orange rind.

   Step 5

   5. Transfer the mousse mixture to the prepared colander and place over a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to drain for at least 4 hours.

   Step 6

   6. When ready to serve, place one meringue on each of the 10 dessert plates. Top with some mousse and a few berries. Top each with a second meringue.

   Step 7

   7. Drizzle some strawberry coulis around each meringue and garnish with a few berries and a sprig of mint.