Saturday, 15 December 2012

Mango & lime mousse

Ingredients:
  • grated zest and juice of 2 limes
  • 8g/1?3oz powdered gelatine
  • 3 eggs plus 2 egg yolks
  • 50g/2oz caster sugar
  • 300ml/10fl oz mango purée
  • 100ml/4fl oz double cream,
  • lightly whipped


• Put the lime juice in a small heatproof bowl, sprinkle in the gelatine and leave to soak for10 minutes.

• In a large bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks and sugar for 4–5 minutes until thick and mousse-like. Gently fold the mango purée, whipped cream and the lime zest into the mousse mixture.

• Put the heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water to dissolve the gelatine and lime juice mixture. Lightly fold into the mango mixture, making sure that everything is evenly combined.

• Pour the mousse into glasses, put in the freezer for 20 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving chilled.

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