GRAPEFRUIT MOUSSE

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This is something a little different it is not very sweet but very refreshing. You would have to like grapefruit to enjoy this. The cooking time includes refrigeration time.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 red grapefruits
4 sheets gelatin
1 lime
1/2 cup Quark or 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 -3 tablespoons honey
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
3 tablespoons water
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • Peel or cut the skin off one grapefruit so that there is none of the white inner skin on the fruit.
  • Then section the grapefruit and take the meat out of eat individual section, discard the membrane ( try to take out in one piece if possible), put on a small plate and set aside.
  • Soften the geletin in a bowl of cold water.
  • Wash the lime well under hot water.
  • With a zester try to zest long thin stips off the skin off the lime (or use a knife, to be used to decorate the dish).
  • Juice the lime and the second grapefuit into a medium bowl.
  • Add the quark and honey and mix well.
  • Whip the cream and vanilla sugar, fold into the cheese mixture.
  • Take the softened gelatin out of the water and put into a small pot with 3 tbsps water and heat until gelatin is desolved.
  • Pour the gelatin into the grapefruit cream mixture stir well.
  • Then refrigerate for 10-15 minute to slightly gelled.
  • In the meantime beat the egg whites to form stiff peaks.
  • Take the grapefruit cream out of the fridge and fold the egg white foam into the mixture.
  • Rinse 4 jelly molds or coffee cups with cold water.
  • Pour the mixture into jelly molds.
  • Put the molds into the fridge for 4 hours until set.
  • To serve, demold the mousse onto serving dishes and decorate with the set aside grapefruit and lime zest.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 64.7, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 17.6, Protein 5

Aderonke Odufuye
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This mousse is a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would prefer a mousse made with a sweeter citrus fruit, like oranges.


Mike Magele
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I added a little bit of lemon zest to the mousse, and it really brightened up the flavor.


alex nelissen
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This mousse is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit. It's also a very refreshing dessert, which is perfect for summer.


Kalyango Gracek
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I've never made mousse before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The mousse turned out perfectly, and it was a big hit with my family.


Saad Ullah
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5 stars! This mousse is amazing! I love the way the grapefruit flavor comes through.


Amy Wybrow
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This mousse is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The results are stunning, and the mousse is absolutely delicious.


Rholene musore
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of grapefruit, but I'm so glad I did! The mousse is light and fluffy, and the grapefruit flavor is subtle but still present.


Demetrious Brooks
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This mousse is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the combination of grapefruit and cream cheese.


Ahmed lalon
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I've made this mousse several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive.


Stacy Lynn
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I made this mousse for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and airy texture, and the grapefruit flavor was so refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


Gulnawaz Dildar
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This grapefruit mousse was a delightful treat! The combination of tangy grapefruit and creamy mousse was perfect, and the presentation was simply stunning. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My guests were very impressed, and


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