Fresh Blueberry Mousse

Ingredients:-

2 - 3 sugar roll

250g fresh blueberries

1 lemon (extract juice only)

2 tbsp icing sugar

3 egg whites

110g icing sugar

a pinch of cream of tartar

3 tsp gelatin powder

2 tbsp cold water

125ml thicken cream

125ml light sour cream

100g fresh blueberries (optional)

Method:-

1) Cut sugar rolls to desired thicknest and lay them onto the base of serving bowls or cups.

2) Place blueberries with lemon juice and 2 tbsp of icing sugar into the blender. Blend until the berries become a puree.

3) Beat egg whites with cream of tartar till large bubbles form then gradually add in the additional sugar. Whip till stiff peaks form.

4) Whip thicken cream till double in volume then gradually add in the light sour cream and mix well.

5) Fold in the blueberry pureed, followed by egg whites and the additional blueberries.

6) In a bowl, sprinkle gelatine over the cold water and simmer bowl in a small pot till gelatine dissolves. Allow to cool for 3 minutes before adding to blueberry mixture.

7) Pour mixture over prepared bowls or cups and chilled till set.

8) Decorate mousse with any remaining blueberries and pomagranate seeds. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Note:-

1) The taste of lemon is quite strong though it compliments with the blueberry very well. Reduce the juice used ff you don't like the strong taste of lemon.

[adapted recipe from Food & Travel Magazine Sep 2008 issue]