Fresh Peach Mousse Cardinal Food

PEACH MOUSSE RECIPE

Steps:

• Peel and dice peaches (you should have 3 cups diced), transfer to a blender or food processor, add 2 Tbsp lemon juice right away to keep from discoloring and blend until pureed. Keep puree in the blender jar until ready to use.
• In a small sauce pan (off the heat), add 1/4 cup cold water and sprinkle top with 1 Tbsp gelatin. Let sit 5 minutes to soften then stir in 1/3 cup sugar and place over medium heat, stirring just until sugar has dissolved (1 to 2 min) then remove from heat - don't overcook.
• Add gelatin mixture to the fruit puree and blend until well combined. Cover with lid and chill in refrigerator until mixture begins to thicken (2 hours).
• Once puree starts to thicken, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into fruit mixture, mixing until smooth. Divide evenly between 6 ramekins or serving glasses and refrigerate until set.
• In a small saucepan, combine sliced peach, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Place over med/high heat and stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely before spooning it over your peach mousse. Garnish with mint if desired.

FRESH PEACH MOUSSE

Steps:

• Soften gelatin in water mixed with brandy or in plain water in a small heatproof container such as a metal measuring cup. Dissolve gelatin by setting the container in a pan of simmering water. When the gelatin has dissolved, remove it from the heat but leave it sitting in the warm water.
• Beat egg yolks. Gradually beat in one cup of the sugar and continue beating until the mixture is thick and light.
• Force peaches through a sieve or food mill or puree by machine.
• Combine gelatin with a small amount of the pureed peaches, then mix with remaining peaches. Stir peaches into egg and sugar mixture.
• Beat egg whites until stiff. Whip cream with two tablespoons sugar. Fold egg whites, then whipped cream, into peach mixture lightly but thoroughly. Pour mixture into a six-cup souffle dish or serving bowl and chill at least six hours.
• Whip remaining cream and pipe it on top of the mousse as a decoration. Garnish with mint leaves before serving.

FRESH PEACH MOUSSE CARDINAL

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cover peaches with water and bring to a boil. Add the lemon juice, cover, and simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until peaches are tender (a sharp fork should pierce them easily, then you'll know they're done). Remove from the heat and let them cool. Peel the peaches and cut each in half, removing the pits and discard them. Puree the peaches in a blender. Transfer 2 cups of puree to a 3-quart mixing bowl. Mix in granulated sugar until well blended. In the top of a double boiler, set over hot water, and dissolve the gelatin in the warm brandy. Stir into peach puree and let cool. In a cold mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold this into the peach puree. Transfer peach mixture into 1-1/2 quart mold, filling to 1/2" from the top. Smooth the surface. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or overnight, or until mousse is set. In a blender, combine strawberries with confectioners' sugar and puree until very smooth. Refrigerate the sauce until serving time. Just before serving, dip the mold briefly in hot water and turn mousse out onto a serving platter. Top with the chilled fruit sauce and garnish with whipped cream. (Use a pastry bag fitted with a small star tip to create a decorative effect with the whipped cream, if desired.) Serve at once, with almond cookies.

PEACH MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. In a blender, combine peaches, honey and extract; cover and process until smooth. Stir into gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate until syrupy, about 1-1/2 hours. , In a large bowl, beat peach mixture on high speed for about 5 minutes or until doubled in volume. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Garnish with mint and additional peaches if desired.