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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 225 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From the Best of International Cooking cookbook. Note: cooking/preparation times include refrigeration time. Ingredients:
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin (1 tablespoon) |
2 tablespoons cold water |
1 cup half-and-half |
2 eggs, separated |
1/4 cup granulated sugar |
2 -3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons white rum |
2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
crystallized ginger, pieces (garnish) |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, soften gelatin in water, 3 to 5 minutes. Place bowl over hot water; stir until gelatin dissolves. Keep warm.
2. Pour half and half into a small saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until almost boiling.
3. 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.
4. Stir in dissolved gelatin and chopped ginger. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in rum.
5. 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.
6. 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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