FRESH PEACH MOUSSE

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Fresh Peach Mousse image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 6h30m

Yield Eight to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 envelopes plain gelatin
1/4 cup brandy mixed with one-quarter cup water, or one-half cup water
3 eggs, separated
1 cup plus two tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 pound ripe unblemished peaches, peeled, cut up and tossed with lemon juice to prevent them from discoloring
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Soften gelatin in water mixed with brandy or in plain water in a small heatproof container such as a metal measuring cup. Dissolve gelatin by setting the container in a pan of simmering water. When the gelatin has dissolved, remove it from the heat but leave it sitting in the warm water.
  • Beat egg yolks. Gradually beat in one cup of the sugar and continue beating until the mixture is thick and light.
  • Force peaches through a sieve or food mill or puree by machine.
  • Combine gelatin with a small amount of the pureed peaches, then mix with remaining peaches. Stir peaches into egg and sugar mixture.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Whip cream with two tablespoons sugar. Fold egg whites, then whipped cream, into peach mixture lightly but thoroughly. Pour mixture into a six-cup souffle dish or serving bowl and chill at least six hours.
  • Whip remaining cream and pipe it on top of the mousse as a decoration. Garnish with mint leaves before serving.

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