Frozen Mango Mousse
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- Water, to cover
- 3/4 cup whites, from about 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mango puree
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin, sponged in 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 cups cream, whipped to soft peaks
- 1/4 pineapple, peeled and cut into brunoise
- 1/2 ripe papaya, peeled and cut into brunoise
- Satin Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup hot water
- In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar with the water and cook to soft ball stage 234 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, whip the whites to soft peaks and then drizzle in the cooked sugar syrup to make an Italian meringue.
- In another saucepan, bring the mango puree and rum to a boil.
- Then add the gelatin to melt it.
- Fold this puree into the meringue.
- Fold in the whipped cream and pipe into 3-inch ring molds and freeze overnight.
- When ready to serve, make the fruit salad carefully tossing together the pineapple and papaya.
- Warm outside of the metal rings with a torch* and pop them out onto dessert plates.
- Spoon fruit salad and Satin Chocolate Sauce over and serve.
- Propane Gas Torch Warning: Propane gas torches are highly flammable and should be kept away from heat or flame, and should not be exposed to prolonged sunlight.
- Propane gas torches should only be used in well-ventilated areas.
- When lighting a propane gas torch, place the torch on a flat, steady surface, facing away from you.
- Light the match or lighter and then open the gas valve.
- Light the gas jet, and blow out the match.
- Always turn off the burner valve to "finger tight" when finished using the torch.
- Children should never use a propane gas torch without adult supervision.
- Combine the 2 chocolates over simmering water in the top half of a double boiler.
- Stir constantly until melted, then whisk in the syrup and water without removing the double boiler from the heat.
- Whisk until smooth and shiny.
- The sauce can be made up to 48 hours in advance and refrigerated.
- To rewarm, stir over low heat or heat in a microwave.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/frozen-mango-mousse-recipe.html (may not work)