Scarlett WMascarpone Con Le Fragole (Mascarpone mousse with strawberries)
January 2nd 2008 12:19
Mascarpone Con Le Fragole (Mascarpone mousse with strawberries)
About Mascarpone
Mascarpone is a triple-cream cheese made from crème fraîche by denaturing with rennet. Sometimes buttermilk is added as well, depending on the brand. After denaturation, whey is removed without pressing or aging.
About Strawberry liqueur
Strawberry, or Fragolo liqueur, is a sweet strawberry liqueur with an alcohol content of about 40%. This wonderful strawberry flavours are perfect for cooking and in tropical mixed drinks.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 4
2 tablespoons unflavoured gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
¼ cup strawberry liqueur
1 cup fruity white wine
½ cup confectioners’ sugar
1 cup Mascarpone cheese
1¼ cups heavy cream, whipped
2 cups strawberries plus, reserving a few to garish
1. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small bowl and leave to soften for 5 minutes.
2. Add half this mixture to the liqueur and the other half to the wine.
3. Stir both over medium-low heat to dissolve the gelatin.
4. When cool, refrigerate both mixtures.
5. Mix the Mascarpone with the liqueur, then fold in the cream and lastly the egg white mixture.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
7. Slice the strawberries and arrange in individual dishes.
8. Pour a little of the jellied wine over the top and fill the dishes with the mousse.
9. Top with the remaining strawberries and serve.
Tips:
Rich and creamy Mascarpone cheese is perfect for desserts. If it is not available, use a double or triple cream cheese in its place. Raspberries and other berry fruit also work well in this recipe.
**From “The Encyclopedia of Italian Cooking” and “Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia”**
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