HAM MOUSSE WITH HOLLANDAISE

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Despite what you may think from looking at the ingredient list, this mousse is not overly rich-the consistency is actually quite delicate. Pair the mousse with a green salad, and you've got a terrific brunch or light supper. Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

Yield Makes 8 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs, separated
9 ounces cooked ham, trimmed and finely ground in a food processor (2 cups)
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of white pepper
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled heavy cream
2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
Garnish: watercress sprigs
Accompaniment: Hollandaise
an 8- by 4- by 2 1/2-inch (1-quart) metal loaf pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Whisk yolks in a bowl, then whisk in ham, nutmeg, white pepper, cayenne, and salt.
  • Beat together cream and Sherry in another bowl with an electric mixer until cream holds soft peaks, then fold into ham gently but thoroughly.
  • Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl with cleaned beaters until frothy, then fold into ham gently but thoroughly.
  • Spread mousse in well-buttered loaf pan and bake, uncovered, in a hot water bath in middle of oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and mousse is firm to the touch, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer loaf pan to a rack and cool mousse 40 minutes. Run dull side of a thin knife or a small spatula around edges and invert mousse onto a plate.

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