Jamie Oliver Lemon Mousse Food

LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• Put two-thirds of the lemon curd into a large bowl with the zest and cream, then beat with an electric whisk until it just holds its shape. Dribble over the rest of the lemon curd and divide between 6 small glass pots or glasses, marbling the curd through as you go. Sit the pots on a small tray, cover the whole lot with cling film and freeze for 30-40 minutes.
• Put the biscuits in a strong plastic bag and bash with the end of a rolling pin to crumbs. When you're ready for pudding, remove the pots from the freezer (they should be ice cold but still soft and creamy), top with crumbs and serve.

MIKE'S LIMONCELLO TIRAMISù

Steps:

• Place 250g of sugar and 250ml of water into a small pan, then place over a medium-high heat.
• Using a speed-peeler, peel the zest of 2 lemons into strips, finely slice into matchsticks, then add to the pan and squeeze in the juice. Simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, or until you have a light syrup consistency.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool, carefully transferring the lemon peel to a plate.
• Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
• Whisk the egg yolks with 150g of sugar until pale and fluffy, then add the mascarpone and whisk again until smooth and creamy.
• Finely grate in the zest from the remaining lemon, pour in the limoncello, then stir through.
• Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of sea salt until they form stiff peaks, then gently fold through the yolk mixture keeping as much air in as possible.
• To assemble the tiramisu, spread a third of the cream over the base of a 18cm x 24cm dish. Dipping the fingers in the lemon syrup as you go, layer half the sponge fingers into the dish in a single layer. Drizzle generously with limoncello, to taste, and repeat once more, finishing with a layer cream on top.
• Place in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, then scatter over the reserved candied lemon peel, and pick over the mint leaves.

SIMPLE LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; whisk in egg yolks and milk until smooth. Whisk in lemon juice until blended; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened slightly, 2 minutes longer. Stir in lemon zest., Transfer mixture to a bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cold., To serve, in a small bowl, beat cream on high speed until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Spoon into serving dishes. If desired, top with additional whipped cream and lemon slices.

FRESH LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• Juice and grate the zest from the lemons.
• Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until thickened.
• Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Pour into a double boiler and simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened, whisking constantly. Let stand until cool.
• Beat the egg whites and salt in a chilled mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into the lemon mixture. Chill for 2 hours.
• Beat the whipping cream in a chilled mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Chill until serving time.
• To serve, spoon the mousse into individual dessert bowls.

FRESH LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large heat-proof bowl, whisk together the 3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 10 to 12 minutes until the mixture is thick like pudding. (I change to a whisk when the mixture starts to get thick.) Take off the heat and set aside for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, until completely chilled.
• Place half the egg whites and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and continue to beat until the whites are stiff and shiny. Carefully fold the beaten whites into the cold lemon mixture with a rubber spatula. Place the cream in the same bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (no need to clean the bowl) and beat on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture. Fold in the lemon curd, and pour into a 7-inch-diameter, 3-inch-deep souffle dish. Decorate with sweetened whipped cream and lemon slices that have been cut into quarters. Chill and serve cold.
• Place the cream, sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on medium and then high speed until the cream just forms still peaks. Spoon the whipped cream into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.