Ginger Mousse Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (1/4 oz) envelope unflavored gelatin (1 tbsp)
2 tbsp cold water
1 cup half-and-half
2 eggs, separated
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 -3 tbsp crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 tbsp white rum
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
crystallized ginger, pieces (garnish )

Directions:

In a small bowl, soften gelatin in water, 3 to 5 minutes. Place bowl over hot water; stir until gelatin dissolves. Keep warm.
Pour half and half into a small saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until almost boiling.
In the top of a double boiler, beat egg yolks until blended; beat in 1/4 cup sugar. Gradually stir in hot half and half; place over hot water. Stir constantly until warmed through.
Stir in dissolved gelatin and chopped ginger. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in rum.
In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; stir in remaining 2 Tablespoons sugar and the salt. Carefully fold egg-yolk mixture into egg-white mixture.
Spoon mousse into a serving bowl or individual dessert dishes. Cover; refrigerate about 3 hours. To serve, decorate with crystallized ginger pieces.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	227.62 Kcal (953 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.46g	15%
Cholesterol	104.23mg	35%
Sodium	132.52mg	6%
Potassium	109.54mg	2%
Total Carbs	28.75g	10%
Sugars	18.8g	75%
Protein	4.82g	10%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	76.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.2 Kcal (721 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.16g	15%
Cholesterol	78.85mg	35%
Sodium	100.26mg	6%
Potassium	82.87mg	2%
Total Carbs	21.75g	10%
Sugars	14.23g	75%
Protein	3.64g	10%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	58.1mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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