I used to make this dish years ago and for some reason stopped...maybe it was a little person who takes up a lot of time?A friend coming for dinner who loves citrus seemed like a great excuse to bring this recipe out again. That and the fact that I could make it well in advance of dinner time.
I made this along with Persian Chicken Pilaf which went down so well last week - and was quick and easy to make. They both have citrus flavours so went well together.
My diners really really enjoyed this dessert with proclamations of 'best dessert ever' and they did disappear very very quickly!
Lime & Gin Mousse
SERVES: 6The tart flavour of this chilled mousse is perfect for a summer dessert.
To obtain a perfect mousse it is important to have the beaten ingredients all at the same soft texture.
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon gin
2 teaspoons gelatine
3/4 cup cream
2 tablespoons sugar, extra
For the decoration
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water
shreds of lime zest
Beat egg yolks, sugar and lime zest until thick and lemon coloured.
Combine lime juice and gin in a small stainless steel bowl and sprinkle the gelatine over. Dissolve gelatine by standing the bowl over a second bowl of hot water. Allow this to cool to room temperature, then gradually stir into the egg and sugar mixture.
Beat the cream until soft peaks form. Fold this into the mousse mixture.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually beating in the extra sugar. Fold into mixture in two batches. Pour into 6 glasses and refrigerate overnight.
To make the lime decoration, dissolve the 2 tablespoons of sugar in the water and then bring to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add the shreds of lime zest and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove zest and place a few shreds in the middle of each dessert.
To obtain a perfect mousse it is important to have the beaten ingredients all at the same soft texture.
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon gin
2 teaspoons gelatine
3/4 cup cream
2 tablespoons sugar, extra
For the decoration
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water
shreds of lime zest
Beat egg yolks, sugar and lime zest until thick and lemon coloured.
Combine lime juice and gin in a small stainless steel bowl and sprinkle the gelatine over. Dissolve gelatine by standing the bowl over a second bowl of hot water. Allow this to cool to room temperature, then gradually stir into the egg and sugar mixture.
Beat the cream until soft peaks form. Fold this into the mousse mixture.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually beating in the extra sugar. Fold into mixture in two batches. Pour into 6 glasses and refrigerate overnight.
To make the lime decoration, dissolve the 2 tablespoons of sugar in the water and then bring to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add the shreds of lime zest and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove zest and place a few shreds in the middle of each dessert.
I can attest to its awesomeness!
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