Lemon Mousse with Fresh Berries
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 11/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
- 1 12-ounce basket strawberries, hulled, halved (or quartered if large)
- 1 6-ounce basket fresh blueberries
- 1 6-ounce basket fresh raspberries
- 1 6-ounce basket fresh blackberries
- 2 cups chilled whipping cream
- 8 whole strawberries (for garnish)
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Combine 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, 6 egg yolks, 2 whole eggs and grated lemon peel in large metal bowl.
- Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water).
- Whisk until mixture thickens and thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160F.
- Transfer lemon curd to another large bowl.
- Chill until cool, whisking occasionally.
- Toss halved strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in another large bowl.
- Using electric mixer, beat 11/2 cups cream in medium bowl until medium-firm peaks form.
- Fold 1/3 of whipped cream into lemon curd to lighten, then fold in remaining whipped cream.
- Divide berry mixture among 8 dessert bowls or wineglasses.
- Spoon lemon mousse over berries.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Using electric mixer, beat remaining 1/2 cup cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon whipped cream atop desserts or transfer whipped cream to pastry bag fitted with large star tip and pipe atop desserts.
- Garnish with whole strawberries and mint sprigs.
sugar, lemon juice, egg yolks, eggs, lemon peel, basket strawberries, blueberries, fresh raspberries, blackberries, chilled whipping cream, strawberries, mint sprigs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-mousse-with-fresh-berries-101987 (may not work)