I like to use different
sized ring molds to present foods individually for side dishes,
desserts, first course appetizers, etc.
Instead of purchasing all that I need, I use different sizes of empty
clean tin cans with both ends removed,
they are very inexpensive
and work perfectly, enhancing all my presentations of food to a higher
level.
I keep them in a box and use them over and over again.
there are so many uses
make this dessert in advance then assemble the next
day....
easy to make!
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Desserts
... photographs too!
Mini Lemon Mousse Strawberry Cake
recipe and photograph created by www.finedinings.com
6 servings
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 egg whites, room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
6 ring molds, approximately 4-inch x 1-1/2-inch (I use
29 ounce cans, both ends removed cut in half
horizontally)
Fresh Strawberries, stems trimmed, thinly
sliced vertically
Angel Food Cake,
make your favorite recipe or purchase at a bakery
Strawberry Fans,
can be done ahead
Chocolate syrup (optional)
6 Fresh Mint sprigs,
garnish
Whisk together in a small saucepan cornstarch,
sugar and water over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat, whisk in the
lemon juice and zest. Transfer to a large bowl to cool.
In a mixing bowl beat egg whites to stiff peaks; in another clean bowl whip the cream to soft
peaks, fold them both into the cooled mixture.
Put molds on a flat tray or plate with a lip to catch any drips;
arrange strawberries single layer, pointed ends up, around inside of
molds. Fill with the cooled mousse, smooth the tops, cover loosely and refrigerate
for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Use a ring mold to cut cake into 6 (4-inch x 1/2-inch high) rounds, can be done ahead.
Place on individual plates. Blot the chilled mousse completely of
any liquid on
paper towels then put one on each cake round. Carefully lift off
the ring mold, decorate plates with Strawberry Fans, chocolate syrup if desired and mint sprigs then serve this
beauty immediately.
Wine
recommendation: Champagne
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