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Romanian Strawberry Foam (Spuma de capsuni)
This 5-minute Romanian strawberry foam, or spuma de capsuni, is made with only three ingredients: strawberries, egg whites, and sugar.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Romanian
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries
- 3 egg whites See note
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- fresh mint or balm leaves to decorate optional
Instructions
- Strawberries: Clean and chop the strawberries finely.1 lb strawberries/ 450 g
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until the egg whites are shiny and stiff again.3 egg whites + ¾ cup granulated sugar/ 150 g
- Combine: Add almost all the chopped strawberries, reserving a small handful for decorating, and continue whisking until the strawberries are incorporated and almost wholly crushed.
- Serve: Distribute the strawberry foam into dessert bowls or cups and top with the reserved strawberries. Decorate with mint or balm leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.fresh mint or balm leaves to decorate
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Notes
- The egg whites will remain raw, so buy pasteurized eggs if you are worried about Salmonella.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1small serving cup
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1small serving cup | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.