Almond Apricot Amaretto Mousse Recipe

Name: Almond Apricot Amaretto Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers; 5 eggs, separated; ½ cup sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup milk; 2 (6 ounce) packages dried apricots; 2 ¾ teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 cups heavy cream; ½ cup amaretto liqueur, plus additional Amaretto for brushing on ladyfingers; slivered almonds, roasted, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers
5 eggs, separated
½ cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
2 (6 ounce) packages dried apricots
2 ¾ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup amaretto liqueur, plus additional Amaretto for brushing on ladyfingers
slivered almonds, roasted, for garnish

1
Cook apricots in a small amount of water according to package directions.
2
Drain,puree in a blender or food processor, and cool slightly.You will need 2 cups of apricot puree.
3
Beat egg yolks with sugar until mixture is light yellow; add salt.
4
Add vanilla to milk and bring to a boil.
5
Add milk to beaten egg yolks carefully.
6
Add pureed apricots and mix thoroughly.
7
Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, but do not let boil, until slightly thickened.
8
Soften gelatin in cold water; add to apricot mixture.
9
Chill in refrigerator or in a large bowl of cracked ice.
10
Whip cream (chill cream, bowl and beaters thoroughly).
11
Fold whipped cream into apricot mixture.
12
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into whipped cream mixture.
13
Blend in the 1/2 cup Amaretto.
14
Line a 10 inch springform pan bottom and sides with the ladyfingers.
15
Brush ladyfingers generously with additional Amaretto.
16
Pour apricot mixture into ladyfinger-lined pan; chill at least 6 hours.
17
Before serving, sprinkle top of mousse with toasted almond slivers.

727

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers, 5 eggs, separated, ½ cup sugar, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Almond Apricot Amaretto Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Apricot Amaretto Mousse

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