Sparkling Wine Gelee with Red and White Raspberries
- 3 cups sweet sparkling wine
- 2 envelopes powdered unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup super-fine sugar
- 1 tablespoon strained fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups red raspberries
- 2 cups white raspberries
- Fresh sprigs of mint, for garnish
- Pour 1 cup of the wine into a small saucepan.
- Sprinkle in the gelatin and let sit until the gelatin is soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Heat gently over medium heat, stirring very gently, until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add the sugar and lemon juice, and continue cooking, stirring very gently, until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Add the remaining wine, stirring just to combine.
- Let stand 5 minutes, then skim any foam from the surface.
- Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until beginning to thicken, about 15 minutes.
- Arrange about one-third to one-half of the berries across the bottom of a decorative 8-cup mold.
- Pour in half of the gelatin mixture and refrigerate until just set, about 40 minutes to 1 hour.
- Gently heat the remaining gelatin mixture to soften.
- Add another layer of berries and top with the remaining gelatin.
- Refrigerate until completely set, at least 6 hours or overnight.
- To serve, place the bottom half of the mold in hot water for about 20 seconds.
- Invert a serving platter over the bottom of the mold, and holding the edges, flip the mold right side-up.
- Shake gently to release the gelee onto the platter.
- Garnish with mint leaves and the remaining berries.
- Cook with: Asti Spumante Pair with: Veauve Cliquot Demi-sec
sweet sparkling wine, super, lemon juice, red raspberries, white raspberries, fresh sprigs of mint
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/sparkling-wine-gelee-with-red-and-white-raspberries-recipe.html (may not work)