Mary Berrys Lemon Mousse Recipes

LEMON POSSET BY MARY BERRY

Steps:

• Zest and juice three lemons
• Pour 600ml double cream into a large saucepan and add 3/4 of the lemon zest and 150g caster sugar
• Bring to the boil stirring continuously then simmer for 3 minutes
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly then whisk in the lemon juice
• Transfer to a glass jug and pour into serving dishes
• Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 4 hours (or overnight)
• When you're ready to serve - sprinkle over the remaining lemon zest and a couple of lemon thyme leaves if you're feeling fancy!
• Serve with shortbread biscuits

LEMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• Using an electric whisk, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest and juice until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened a little. (If you do not have an electric whisk, whisk by hand in a glass bowl set over a pan of hot water. When the mixture has thickened, remove the bowl from the pan and whisk until cool.)
• Place 5 tablespoons of cold water into a heavy-based saucepan, sprinkle in the gelatine and place over a gentle heat, without stirring, until the gelatine has melted. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly.
• In a separate bowl, lightly whip the cream until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed. Stir the melted gelatine into the cream and fold into the egg yolk mixture.
• Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl with an electric hand-held whisk until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed.
• Place the bowl with the egg yolks inside a bigger bowl filled with ice-cold water. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the egg yolk mixture with a metal spoon. Stir the mixture until it begins to thicken, then pour into a glass bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until set.
• Sprinkle the almonds over the top of the mousse and serve in ramekins, dessert bowls or Martini glasses.

LIGHT RASPBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• You will need a large glass bowl (1.1 litres/2 pints) or 6-8 dessert glasses. 2. Soak the gelatine in a small heatproof bowl of cold water for 5 minutes until soft. Squeeze out the liquid from the gelatine and tip away all but 1 tablespoon of water. Put the gelatine back into the bowl with the reserved tablespoon of water. Set the bowl on top of a saucepan of gently simmering water and stir for a few minutes until the gelatine is dissolved and runny. Remove from the heat and set aside to keep warm. 3. Whizz the raspberries in a food processor until blended to a smooth pulp. Place in a sieve above a bowl and push the pulp through with a metal spoon to remove the seeds. 4. Place the egg yolks and caster sugar in a large bowl. Use an electric hand whisk to whisk the eggs and sugar for 4-5 minutes or until thick, pale and fluffy and when you lift up the whisk, a trail is left in the mixture. Stir in the raspberry purée, followed by the runny gelatine. 5. Whip the cream to soft peaks, then carefully fold into the raspberry mixture (see tip). In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Stir 2 tablespoons of the egg whites into the raspberry mixture, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites. 6. Spoon into the large glass bowl or divide between the individual glasses, then chill in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours until set. Serve straight from the fridge, decorated with the remaining raspberries and sprigs of mint. Chilling time: minimum of 4 hours. Prepare Ahead: The mousse can be made up to 8 hours ahead and kept in the fridge. Mary's Classic Tip: * It is important to keep folding the whipped cream into the raspberry mixture until smooth and evenly coloured throughout and no lumps remain, otherwise the resulting mousse will be flecked with spots of white cream.