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Title: Grapefruit Mousse
Categories: Desserts
Yield: 6 Servings

2 Egg yolks
1/3 c Sugar
1 pk Unflavored gelatin
3 tb Gin
8 oz Grapefruit juice
1 ts Grated grapefruit rind
1 c Sour cream
2 c Whipping cream
3 tb Sugar
2 Egg whites
2 c Sliced fresh strawberries
Whole strawberries for
-garnish

Beat egg yoks and 1/3 cup sugar in stainless stell bowl over hot water bath
or top half of double boiler until they lighten in color and become fluffy
(about 2 minutes). Add gelatin that has been softened in gin to egg mixture
and continue beating for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add
grapefruit juice, rind, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly. REfrigerate for 10
minutes. Meanwhile, whip cream with 3 tbsp sugar. Beat egg whites until
they form firm peaks. Fold 1/2 of the whipped cream (reserving 1/2 for
garnish) into chilled gelatin mixture. Mix will. Fold in egg whites. Chill
for 4-6 hours. Serve in parfait glasses, alternating mousse with layers of
sliced strawberries.
Top with remaining whipped cream and whole strawberries. Serves 6-8.

Origin: The Ultimate MOUSSE cookbook, by Jack Stone and Janet Cassidy
Shared by: Sharon Stevens (courtesy of Lawrence Kellie)

From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini