The citrus mousse is a light and creamy dessert with a citrus flavor, simple to prepare, and impressive. A dessert that contains very little sugar and is prepared without eggs. It can also be made gluten-free and lactose-free. It can be ideal for holiday meals, very light and perfect for not further weighing down an already rich menu. It is made with orange, lemon, and mandarins that must be untreated because we will use their zest. Do you like citrus fruits? then you absolutely cannot miss the ricotta and citrus tart, the citrus curd a delicious cream with butter, eggs, and citrus juice. You also have the citrus plumcake and the linguine with shrimp and citrus!!!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 orange
- 2 mandarins
- 1 lemon
- 2 cups cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cup sugar
- 1 pod cardamom
- 1 tbsp tbsp gelatin sheets
- 1/3 cup cup marmalade (citrus)
Tools
- 1 Grater
- 1 Pot
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Sieve
- 4 Molds
Steps
Grate the zest of all the citrus fruits after washing and drying them well.
Juice the citrus fruits and transfer the juice and zest to a pot.
Add the cardamom and heat to 140°F.
Remove from heat and let it infuse for 1 hour.
Strain and heat again with the sugar.
As soon as the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and add the gelatin previously soaked in cold water.
Whip the cream until glossy and incorporate the citrus juice.
Mix well with a spatula and pour into 4 molds.
Decorate with citrus marmalade or candied citrus fruits. Let rest for 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
Tips
It keeps for 4 days in the refrigerator.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I make this dessert lactose-free and gluten-free?
Of course, you can substitute with lactose-free or plant-based products like in this case the cream. For gluten-free, make sure to use certified gluten-free products
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