Romanian Strawberry Foam (Spuma de capsuni)
This 10-minute Romanian strawberry foam, or spuma de capsuni, is made with only three ingredients: strawberries, egg whites, and sugar.
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 129kcal
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
- 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
- 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
Notes
The egg whites will remain raw, so buy pasteurized eggs if you are worried about Salmonella.
Nutrition
Serving: 1small serving cup | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 28mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g