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Recipe

Citrus mousse

The delicious cool, fluffy citrusy mousse is a beautiful dessert enjoyed straight out of the fridge on a hot Summer's day.

Sep 29, 2014 2:00pm
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

Citrus mousse
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 2 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind, plus extra to serve
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind, plus extra to serve
  • 2 teaspoon finely grated lime rind, plus extra to serve
  • 3 teaspoon gelatine
  • 1/4 cup water, boiled
  • 2 egg whites
  • 300 millilitre thickened cream, lightly whipped
  • whipped cream, to serve
  • wafer biscuits, to serve

Method

Citrus mousse
  • 1
    In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and juices. Stir over a low heat, until sugar dissolves.
  • 2
    Bring to boil. Simmer, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in citrus rinds. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • 3
    In a small jug, whisk gelatine briskly into water until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Whisk into juice mixture.
  • 4
    Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into juice mixture with cream.
  • 5
    Spoon into 6 x 1/2 cup ramekins. Chill for 2 hours or overnight until firm. Decorate tops with cream and rind. Serve with biscuits.

Notes

It is important to have mixtures at similar temperatures before combining to prevent strings and lumps.

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