FROZEN APRICOT MOUSSE
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine apricots, water, sugar, vanilla bean and lemon juice in a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 8 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
- Remove from oven and uncover. Remove the vanilla bean.Transfer mixture to a blender. Cover the blender lid with a kitchen towel and hold down firmly. Blend until smooth. Scrape mixture into a medium bowl. Cool. Refrigerate until cold.
- Whip cream until soft peaks form. Add amaretto (optional). Whip until cream holds firmer but not stiff peaks. Stir a third of the cream into the apricot puree. Fold in the remaining cream. Divide mixture between two 1-cup souffle dishes. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving. Sprinkle the top of each mousse with ground cookies.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 60 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams
DRIED APRICOT MOUSSE
Steps:
- Simmer the apricots in the wine with the apples, lemon juice and sugar, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until soft. Cool and puree in a food processor.
- Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until they are in stiff peaks. Using a whisk, fold them into the apricot puree.
- Spoon the mousse into eight wine glasses or individual bowls. Chill for one to two hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 51 milligrams, Sugar 70 grams
APRICOT MOUSSE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 - 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine gelatin with 1/4 cup water. Set aside to soften. In a small saucepan, combine apricots with 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 cups water. Place over medium-low heat, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- In a food processor, combine apricots and lemon juice. Process until pureed. Add lemon zest and orange zest, and pulse to mix.
- Transfer apricot mixture to a small saucepan, and add gelatin mixture. Place over low heat and stir just until warmed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in fromage blanc, Grand Marnier and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 3 remaining tablespoons sugar, and continue beating until stiff but not dry. Fold into apricot puree. Beat 1/2 cup heavy cream into soft peaks, and fold into puree.
- Spoon into parfait glasses or wineglasses. Cover each glass with wax paper. Refrigerate until firm, a few hours or overnight.
- To serve, remove wax paper. If desired, fold 2 tablespoons whipped cream into yogurt and garnish each glass with a spoonful on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 72 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams
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