Luscious Lemon and Orange Mousse

Submitted by Alia55

"Citrus Mousse"

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
• 3 eggs, separated
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 lemons, juice and zest of, finely grated
• 1 orange, juice and zest of, finely grated
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 1 pinch salt

directions

1. Soften gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water.
2. Beat egg yolks, gradually adding 2 tbsp sugar until lemon colored.
3. In top of a double boiler, heat eggs yolks, softened gelatin, fruit rind, and juice, stirring frequently until mixture has thickened slightly and gelatin has dissolved.
4. Cool and fold in yogurt and ginger.
5. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff moist peaks form.
6. Gradually add remaining 2 tbsp sugar; beat until stiff and shiny.
7. Fold into yolk mixture.
8. Spoon into a 6 cup mold.
9. Chill 6 hours or until firm.