Described is a gelatine free dairy dessert, comprising less than 10% w/w fat and an unsaturated emulsifier. The unsaturated emulsifier confers optimal texture, mouthfeel and processability to the dessert without the need for gelatine. Further, a composition for use as gelatine replacer comprising an unsaturated emulsifier, a spraydrying aid and a filling agent, and a method for the preparation thereof are described.