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Blackcurrants are delicious in traditional recipes such as jams and pies but are also great as a topping or filling and can even be whizzed up into an immune rescue smoothie! If your taste buds are feeling particularly adventurous, why not combine a blackcurrant puree with red meat or a refreshing salad for a sharp but sweet twist.
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Blackcurrant and Rose Water Mousses
Ingredients:
- 7 fl oz (200 ml) Greek strained yogurt
- 290 g (10 1/2 oz) can blackcurrants in unsweetened fruit juice, drained and juice reserved
- 1 tsp (5 ml) rose water, plus a few drops
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) powdered gelatine
- 1 egg white
Cooking Instructions:
1. Put the yogurt in a bowl. Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) of the juice from the can of blackcurrants and 5 ml (1 tsp) rose water. Beat well together.
2. Sprinkle the gelatine over 60 ml (4 tbsp) cold water in a heatproof bowl and leave to soak for 1 minute.
3. Place over a pan of gently boiling water and stir until the gelatine is dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly, then stir into the yogurt mixture.
4. Whisk the egg white until stiff and fold gently into the mixture.
5. Rinse the insides of 4 ramekin dishes under cold water and drain.
6. Spoon in the yogurt mixture and level the surface. Chill for 2 - 3 hours or until set.
7. To serve, run a knife around the edge of each ramekin dish and turn out each mousse on to a plate.
8. Carefully spoon the blackcurrants on top and sprinkle with a few drops of rose water.
Serve immediately. Serving Amount Serves 4.
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