LEMON MOUSSE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

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This is a rich and intense lemon mousse, so small portions, lavished with an uncooked raspberry puree, will satisfy every lemon lover in the crowd. You can present this mousse in a large bowl instead of individual glasses, although it will take an additional three hours to set. Developed by Michael Mclaughlin, this recipe is from a June 1988 issue of Bon Appetit.Fresh berries are better than frozen, I think. Cooling and refrigerating time not included in prep time.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
6 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup lemon juice, strained
2 tablespoons minced lemon peel
14 tablespoons well-chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup chilled whipping cream
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries or 1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
2 tablespoons sugar (or more)
fresh mint sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs and yolks in heavy non-aluminum saucepan until foamy.
  • Whisk in 1 1/2 cups sugar, then lemon juice; mix in peel.
  • Stir over low heat until mixture thickens to consistancy of heavy custard, about 10 minutes; do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter.
  • Transfer mixture to bowl and cool until very thick, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes.
  • Whip cream in medium bowl to soft peaks.
  • Fold cream into lemon mixture just until combined.
  • Spoon mousse into individual serving glasses.
  • Cover and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
  • (Can be prepared one day ahead.).
  • Coarsely mash berries in small bowl using fork.
  • Mix in 2 tablespoons sugar;taste, adding more sugar if desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to release juices.
  • (Can be prepared one day ahead.).
  • Spoon sauce over centers of mousse, garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 400, Sodium 70.5, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 42.8, Protein 7.8

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