Limoncello Syllabub With Crushed Amaretti Cookies Recipes

LIMONCELLO SYLLABUB WITH CRUSHED AMARETTI COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix the lemon juice, most of the zest and the limoncello together.
• Pour the cream into a large bowl and softly whip with the sugar.
• Drizzle in the lemon mixture and whisk until incorporated.
• Divide between 6 small glasses and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• Just before serving, put 6 cookies in a plastic bag. Crush with a rolling pin and sprinkle over each dessert with a little lemon zest.
• If you like, serve each with a whole cookie on the side.

SYLLABUB (CIDER WITH WHIPPED CREAM)

Steps:

• Whip the cream until stiff.
• In another bowl mix the milk, sugar, cider, vanilla and salt.
• Fold whipped cream into cider mixture, then whisk until frothy.
• This can be stored in the refrigerator and re-whisked before serving.

AMARETTI COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Break the almond paste into small pieces and place in bowl of electric mixer along with the sugar.
• Mix on low speed until very fine.
• Add the egg whites in three additions, mix well after each addition.
• Continue mixing the dough until very smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place a tablespoon of dough on the cookie sheet (space them 1 inch apart).
• Lightly press the top of each cookie to smooth out the surface.
• Sprinkle a little sugar on top of each cookie.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cookies have risen, are a deep golden color and have tiny cracks.
• Remove from the oven.
• When cool gently peel cookies from parchment.
• Note: If they stick to the parchment, turn the paper over, take a damp paper towel and gently wipe the bottom of the parchment paper to loosen the cookie.

TUNA MOUSSE WITH CRACKERS

Steps:

• Combine gelatine and 100 ml water in a bowl placed over a container of boiling water and mix until dissolved.
• In a separate pan bring the soup to a boil and stir until thickened.
• Add gelatine to soup and allow to cool.
• Add all other ingredients and pour into an oiled (preferably fish-shaped) mould.
• Allow to set completely in the fridge.
• Turn out on a platter and garnish with prawns and lemon slices.
• Serve with crusty bread or melba toast.