Ginger Mousse Recipe

Name: Ginger Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin (1 Tablespoon); 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 cup half-and-half; 2 eggs, separated; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 -3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons white rum; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; crystallized ginger, pieces (garnish)

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin (1 Tablespoon)
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup half-and-half
2 eggs, separated
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 -3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons white rum
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
crystallized ginger, pieces (garnish)

1
In a small bowl, soften gelatin in water, 3 to 5 minutes. Place bowl over hot water; stir until gelatin dissolves. Keep warm.
2
Pour half and half into a small saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until almost boiling.
3
In the top of a double boiler, beat egg yolks until blended; beat in 1/4 cup sugar. Gradually stir in hot half and half; place over hot water. Stir constantly until warmed through.
4
Stir in dissolved gelatin and chopped ginger. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in rum.
5
In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; stir in remaining 2 Tablespoons sugar and the salt. Carefully fold egg-yolk mixture into egg-white mixture.
6
Spoon mousse into a serving bowl or individual dessert dishes. Cover; refrigerate about 3 hours. To serve, decorate with crystallized ginger pieces.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin (1 Tablespoon), 2 tablespoons cold water, 1 cup half-and-half, 2 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Ginger 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.

Ginger Mousse

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