LEMON-RASPBERRY MOUSSE
This is a dessert I have been making since I found the recipe in the 80's. It is probably my most requested dessert. It has quite a number of steps, but is not difficult. It does have raw egg whites, but I have never heard of anyone having a problem. Be sure to use a clear glass bowl to see the lovely pink swirls in the lemon mousse!
Provided by juniper jones
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain raspberries well and reserve syrup, if desired, for another use. Press berries through fine sieve to extract seeds. You should have 1/3 cup of raspberry puree. Stir in confectioners sugar, and set aside.
- Lightly beat egg yolks in top of double boiler or small, heavy saucepan. Add 1/4 cup sugar and lemon juice and cook, stirring constantly, over simmering water or low heat, until thick. Do not let mixture boil.
- Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water in separate small saucepan, and dissolve over low heat, stirring. Add the dissolved gelatin and lemon rind to lemon custard and cool mixture to room temperature, stirring occasionally to keep gelatin well blended with the custard.
- Beat room temperature egg whites until they hold soft peaks. Continue beating as you add 3/4 cup sugar.
- Whip cream in large mixing bowl with remaining tablespoon of sugar until stiff (but not too stiff). Fold in first the custard mixture, then the beaten egg whites. Do not overmix.
- Turn half of the mousse into a glass serving bowl. Drizzle with half of the raspberry puree. Add the rest of the mousse and drizzle remaining puree over top. Holding a table knife vertically, swirl raspberry puree through mousse with a couple of figure-eight turns. Again, do not overmix; raspberry puree should remain in streaks. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill until firm. Can hold for 1-2 days.
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data Zedania daviti
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Eddy Edueya
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Montajab Harba
m@hotmail.comWill definitely make this again.
barry williamson
wbarry16@yahoo.comPerfect for a special occasion.
Chillyon
chillyon87@gmail.comSo easy to make and so delicious!
Rohail Khan
khan_rohail@aol.comThis mousse is delicious! I love the way the lemon and raspberry flavors complement each other.
Daniel Crooms
c79@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and my mousse turned out grainy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Ricky Ramsdell
ramsdell_r@yahoo.comThis mousse is a bit too tart for my taste, but I think it would be perfect with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Ali Mannion
m.ali@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of mousse, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet and the raspberry flavor is really pronounced.
Malik Musharaf
m.malik@aol.comThis mousse is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon raspberry flavor is so delicious.
Lindobuhle Masimola
l-m@hotmail.comI made this mousse for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it looks really impressive.
Roxanne
roxanne7@hotmail.comThis lemon raspberry mousse is a delightful treat! It's light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and tart, and the mousse is the perfect balance. I'll definitely be making this again.