Rhubarb-Strawberry Mousse
Published June 5, 2010
Tom Schierlitz for The New York Times
- Total Time
- 50 minutes
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Ingredients
1 ¼ pounds rhubarb, finely diced
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons kirsch
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
2 cups heavy cream
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 to 10 servings)
25 grams carbs; 54 milligrams cholesterol; 265 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 17 grams fat; 1 gram trans fat; 1 gram fiber; 17 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein; 23 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Combine the rhubarb, strawberries and sugar in a heavy 2-quart saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rhubarb is soft.
- Step 2
Pour ⅔ of the mixture into a blender with the kirsch; purée and set aside.
- Step 3
Pour 4 tablespoons cold water into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Allow to soften for 10 minutes. Heat gently until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Stir into the rhubarb purée.
- Step 4
Combine the purée with the remaining cooked rhubarb mixture.
- Step 5
Whip the heavy cream until stiff and fold into the rhubarb mixture. Chill for several hours.
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This recipe is perfect using half the amount of sugar called for.
Very, very yummy!
As did not have kirsch used Grand Marnier. Made in individual dishes which I decorated with a strawberry on top of a little cream.
I used sheet gelatin with great success. (Sheet gelatin may be ordered online if your favorite "gourmet" grocery doesn't carry it. It seems to work especially well in panna cotta but I used in place of powered gelatin exclusively.)
Finally, another use for the kirsch I bought in 1969. Gee, now the bottle is almost half empty.
If you don't finish this right away, it keeps well for at least a few days. However, it will continue to set up slightly more as it ages.
I am at this desert at a party, IT WAS GREAT!
Honestly, this is much better (and easier) as a fool, minus the gelatin.
Emma Do not worry about finely dicing. I cut each stem lengthwise three times and then made thin slices. The rhubarb cooked quickly and did not diminish from the luscious texture