Citrus Mousse Parfait Recipes

CITRUS AND CARAMEL MOUSSE PARFAITS

Steps:

• Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter has melted and sugar has dissolved. Stir in flour and ground hazelnuts. Drop teaspoons of batter, spaced 2 inches apart, onto a baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat. Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool. (Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)
• Make the mousse: Place 2 tablespoons cold water in a bowl, and sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Bring sugar, corn syrup, and remaining 1/4 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Cook, swirling gently once mixture begins to color, until dark amber, 12 to 13 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Carefully add butter, a few pieces at a time, whisking after each addition until butter melts (caramel will bubble). Add 1/4 cup each cream and creme fraiche. Add salt, and whisk until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add gelatin mixture, and stir until combined. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally.
• In a bowl, whisk remaining 1 1/2 cups cream and 1/4 cup creme fraiche until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into caramel. Cover mousse, and refrigerate for 10 minutes (or overnight).
• Assemble parfaits: Cut peel and pith from citrus. Slice fruit along membranes to release segments.
• Layer segments and mousse in 6 serving glasses, beginning and ending with segments. Refrigerate, covered, until mousse is set, at least 1 hour (or overnight). Serve with lace cookies.

CITRUS MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat together whipped topping and condensed milk. Gradually beat in lemon and grapefruit juices, until evenly blended.
• Pour the mousse into one bowl or divide it into individual serving dishes. Garnish with fruit, if desired.

CITRUS MOUSSE PARFAIT

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside. In small heavy saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, Splenda and orange juice. Cook and stir in softened gelatin until dissolved. Stir in lemon rind. Pour into bowl and place in pan of ice water to cool and thicken slightly, 5-10 minutes. Stir in sour cream.
• Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold in citrus mixture. In parfait glasses or dessert dishes layer fruit and mousse mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Before serving top with your favorite fruit - So delicious!