TANGERINE TUILES WITH CANDIED CRANBERRIES

Tangerine Tuiles with Candied Cranberries image

Delicate cookie cups create delightful serving bowls for the creamy tangerine mousse. The cranberry syrup makes a delectable garnish. -Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries
2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
TUILES:
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
TANGERINE CREAM:
1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated tangerine zest
2 cups whipped cream
2 tangerines, peeled, sectioned and chopped

Steps:

Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment paper. Place cranberries in pan; sprinkle with 2 cups sugar. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Cool. Drain, reserving syrup for garnish., Transfer berries to another parchment paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 200° for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until almost dry to the touch. Toss with remaining sugar., Using a pencil, draw four 3-in. circles on a sheet of parchment paper. Place paper, pencil mark down, on a baking sheet; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, confectioners' sugar and flour until blended. Beat in the butter, almond extract and salt., Spread 1 tablespoon batter over each circle. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until golden around the edges., With a spatula, carefully remove cookies and immediately drape over inverted shot glasses or small juice glasses. When cookies are cool, transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, forming 16 tuiles., In a small bowl, beat the mascarpone, honey and tangerine zest. Fold in whipped cream and tangerines., To serve, spoon about 3 tablespoons tangerine cream into each cookie. Garnish with candied cranberries and reserved syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.