Rhubarb-Strawberry Mousse

Here's a tangy, yet sweet creation that will perk up your mouth!This is really easy to prepare, and if you like rhubarb and strawberries, you'll love this! Source: This recipe appeared in The Times in an article by Olwen Woodier; it was adapted from Mallards Restaurant at Arrowwood in Rye Brook, N.Y.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs rhubarb, finely diced
• 1  cup  sliced strawberry
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons kirsch
• 1  tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 2  cups heavy cream

Directions

1. Combine the rhubarb, strawberries and sugar in a heavy 2-quartsaucepan and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. until the rhubarb is soft.
3. Pour 2/3 of the mixture into a blender with the kirsch; purée and set aside.
4. Pour 4 tablespoons cold water into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over the top.
5. Allow to soften for 10 minutes. Heat gently until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Stir into the rhubarb purée.
6. Combine the purée with the remaining cooked rhubarb mixture.
7. Whip the heavy cream until stiff and fold into the rhubarb mixture. Chill for several hours.
8. ***Source: This recipe appeared in The Times in an article by Olwen Woodier; it was adapted from.
9. Mallards Restaurant at Arrowwood in.
10. Rye Brook, N.Y.