Mango and Orange Mousse
- 2 large ripe mangos
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar
- 2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg white
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- Cut the flesh off both sides of the mango stone.
- Scoop out the flesh and discard the skin.
- Set aside 1 piece of mango.
- Cut the remaining mango, including the flesh clinging to the stone, into chunks.
- Puree with the orange juice in a food processor.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the orange zest and superfine sugar.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over 3 tbsp water in a small heatproof bowl and let stand for 5 minutes until softened.
- Place the bowl in a saucepan of gently simmering water and stir until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
- Cool slightly, then stir into the mango puree.
- Whip the egg white and salt in a large, clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg white mixture into the mango mixture.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks.
- Fold half into the mango mixture.
- Divide the mixture among 4 dessert glasses.
- Refrigerate until the mousses are set, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- Slice the reserved mango.
- Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a mango slice.
- Serve chilled.
mangos, orange juice, orange, sugar, unflavored gelatin powder, salt, egg white, heavy cream
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/mango-and-orange-mousse (may not work)