Blackcurrant mousse - recipe

Ingredients

Recipe , Mousse , Blackcurrant

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1
Using a fork, remove the blackcurrants from their strings (reserve a few sprigs for decoration if liked) Place the blackcurrants in a pan with the sugar and simmer gently for 5 minutes until the berries are tender. Press the blackcurrants through a sieve into a bowl, pressing out as much juice as possible.

For this step you'll need:
- Blackcurrants
2
Soak the gelatine in 4 tbsp cold water for 5 mins until softened. Remove the gelatine from the water and add to the warm blackcurrant puree, stir until dissolved. Allow to cool slightly.

For this step you'll need:
- 4 Gelatine leaves sheets
3
Whip the cream until if forms soft peaks. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Add the blackcurrants to the cream and stir well, then fold in the egg whites with a large metal spoon.

For this step you'll need:
- 150ml Double cream
- 2 Egg white(s) (free range)
4

Divide the mixture between 6 individual glasses and allow to cool until set.
5

Top with a little whipped cream and a sprig of blackcurrants.

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