Watercress Mousse
- 3 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar (superfine)
- 1 lemon, juiced, zest grated
- 7 ounces watercress leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 sachet powdered gelatin, dissolved in 4 tablespoons water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 egg whites
- For the mousse, mix together the ricotta, egg yolk, and sugar, beating well.
- Add the lemon juice and zest and then the finely chopped watercress.
- Stir in the gelatin and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the egg whites until they are stiff, and fold in.
- Line small ramekins with plastic wrap and fill with mousse bringing the wrap over the top of the mousse.
- Chill until the mousse is just set.
- Unmold and serve.
ricotta cheese, egg yolk, caster sugar, lemon, watercress leaves, powdered gelatin, salt, egg whites
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/watercress-mousse.html (may not work)