A perfect way to celebrate any special occasion is a quick and easy to prepare fruity dessert that can provide plenty of contrast in flavor and texture. The following light, airy, and extremely sweet treats are sure to bring a wonderful conclusion to a hearty meal.
Raspberry Cornstarch Pudding
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 3/2 cups of milk
- ¼ cup raspberry puree (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons of superfine sugar
- 1 tablespoon raspberry or grenadine (optional)
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- red food coloring (optional)
Addresses
Put the cornstarch in a saucepan or mini Dutch oven. Add a little cold milk and mix until you get a fine smooth paste. For the rest milk and sugar, mixing well. Boil stirring constantly. Cook over low heat for 1 minute until thickened. Add the raspberry or grenadine then transfer the mixture to a bowl to chill for 5 minutes. After the set time has elapsed, gradually beat the mixture into the yogurt together with the colouring. For cornstarch pudding in moist molds. Dust the tops with sugar to prevent a skin from forming. Cover and chill for 4 hours or until set. Unmold and decorate with fruit and chop nuts.
Easy Lemon Mousse Ring
Ingredients
- 1 packet of lemon flavored gelatin
- 2 eggs
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons super fine sugar
- 2/3 cup whipping cream
Addresses
Put powdered gelatin in liquid measure. Make up to 1 ¾ cups with boiling water and stir until melted. Alternatively, melt the gelatin with water in the mini Dutch oven over low heat. Cover and chill until it begins to thicken. The consistency should be like unbeaten egg whites. separate eggs. Beat the egg yolks until the gelatin settles with the lemon zest and juice, use a balloon whisk.
Whip the cream separately until thick. Using a large metal spoon dipped in warm water, fold the cream and whipped egg whites alternately into the lemon gelatin mixture until smooth and well combined. Pour the mixture into a moist ring mold, cover, and chill for 4 to 6 hours. Unmold the mousse on a serving plate and decorate with candied zest, ginger or angelica.
chocolate mousse
Ingredients
- 4 squares (4 ounces) dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
- splash of lemon juice
- 2/3 cup whipping cream
Addresses
Chop the chocolate and place it in a bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Add the butter and stir until melted. Separate the eggs into two bowls and add half the sugar to the egg yolks. Beat until thick and creamy. Gradually beat in melted chocolate. Remove bowl from saucepan. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is thick, glossy, and stiff peaks form. Using a large metal spoon, gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Beat the egg and cream sugar until thick, then gradually fold into the chocolate mixture. When the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, transfer to 4 individual serving plates. Chill for 2 to 3 hours or until set.
Happy Valentines Day!