Rhubarb Strawberry Mousse Food

RHUBARB-STRAWBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine the rhubarb, strawberries and sugar in a heavy 2-quart saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rhubarb is soft.
• Pour 2/3 of the mixture into a blender with the kirsch; purée and set aside.
• 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.
• Combine the purée with the remaining cooked rhubarb mixture.
• Whip the heavy cream until stiff and fold into the rhubarb mixture. Chill for several hours.

RHUBARB-STRAWBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine the rhubarb, strawberries and sugar in a heavy 2-quartsaucepan and simmer for 20 minutes.
• until the rhubarb is soft.
• Pour 2/3 of the mixture into a blender with the kirsch; purée and set aside.
• 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.
• Combine the purée with the remaining cooked rhubarb mixture.
• Whip the heavy cream until stiff and fold into the rhubarb mixture. Chill for several hours.
• ***Source: This recipe appeared in The Times in an article by Olwen Woodier; it was adapted from.
• Mallards Restaurant at Arrowwood in.
• Rye Brook, N.Y.

RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY MERINGUE POTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/ Gas 4/fan oven 160C. Put the rhubarb in an ovenproof dish, sprinkle over 50g/2oz of the sugar and the orange zest and stir together. Cover and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until tender. (Alternatively, you can cook the rhubarb with the sugar and zest in the microwave for 10 minutes on full power, stirring halfway through the cooking time, until just tender.)
• Remove the rhubarb from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Stir in the conserve then the egg yolks. Divide the rhubarb mixture between four 175ml/6fl oz ramekins. Put on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10 minutes until lightly thickened.
• While the rhubarb is cooking, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Sprinkle over half of the remaining sugar and whisk again. Gently fold in the rest of the sugar. Pile the meringue on top of the rhubarb to cover it completely and swirl the top. Return to the oven for 10 minutes until the meringue is puffy and golden. Serve immediately.

RHUBARB MOUSSE

Steps:

• Wash, peel and cut the rhubarb into 1 inch pieces.
• Cook it with half cup water until just tender (about 5 minutes).
• Blend it with sugar and vanilla extract or orange zest. Set aside to cool.
• Melt the gelatin in a small amount of hot water, add to the blended rhubarb.
• Whip the cream, stir together with the blended rhubarb - gently!
• Refrigerate for several hours until the dessert stiffens into a creamy substance.
• Enjoy!

RHUBARB RASPBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 3/4 cup water, 6 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Strain; return to the pan and set aside., In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup water; set aside. Place the raspberries and remaining water in a blender or food processor; cover and process until pureed. Strain; add to rhubarb mixture. Stir in softened gelatin. Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, beat cream and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into rhubarb mixture. Spoon into dessert glasses or bowls. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.