Star Fruit (Carambola) Sampler With Cranberry Coulis

Submitted by Ambervim

"Bright and light dessert"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Coulis

• 1 lb cranberries, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup Grand Marnier
• grated zest of one orange
• 2 whole star fruit, washed and sliced
• 1 large mango, peeled and sliced
• 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
• mint and coconut (to garnish)
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese

directions

1. Coulis: Simmer cranberries with water and sugar in a medium size saucepan over medium heat about 10 minutes or until skins pop.
2. Puree berries and juice in processor or blender. Remove and strain liquid over medium size bowl.
3. Stir in grand marnier and grated orange zest.
4. Refrigerate for one hour.
5. Remove from refrigerator and divide sauce among six dessert plates.
6. Arrange slices of star fruit, mango and kiwi on top.
7. Garnish with fresh mint and coconut. Serve with a dollop of mascarpone cheese.