Ginger Mousse

Submitted by Bayhill

"Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Caribbean. From the "Best of International Cooking" cookbook. Note: cooking/preparation times include refrigeration time."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 7.08 g envelope unflavored gelatin (1 Tablespoon)
• 29.58 ml cold water
• 236.59 ml half-and-half
• 2 eggs, separated
• 59.14 ml granulated sugar
• 29.58-44.37 ml crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 29.58 ml white rum
• 29.58 ml granulated sugar
• 0.61 ml salt
• crystallized ginger, pieces (garnish)

directions

1. In a small bowl, soften gelatin in water, 3 to 5 minutes. Place bowl over hot water; stir until gelatin dissolves. Keep warm.
2. Pour half and half into a small saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until almost boiling.
3. In the top of a double boiler, beat egg yolks until blended; beat in 1/4 cup sugar. Gradually stir in hot half and half; place over hot water. Stir constantly until warmed through.
4. Stir in dissolved gelatin and chopped ginger. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in rum.
5. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; stir in remaining 2 Tablespoons sugar and the salt. Carefully fold egg-yolk mixture into egg-white mixture.
6. Spoon mousse into a serving bowl or individual dessert dishes. Cover; refrigerate about 3 hours. To serve, decorate with crystallized ginger pieces.

Reviews

[Outta Here]

This is a bit of work but well worth it. Delicious, refreshing and very light. I subbed a teaspoon of rum extract for the rum. Will be making this again!