Lemon And Lavender Mousse With Blueberry Soup

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   To make mousse:

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   In a heatproof mixing bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, butter, lavender,egg, and yolks.

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   Place over a pot of simmering water and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Strain into a bowl set in a larger bowl filled with ice water and stir until mixture is cold and thickened.

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   Fold in whipped cream. Pour mixture into eight 5-ounce paper cups.

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   Freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

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   To make soup:

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   In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, 1/4 room temperature water, lemon zest and juice, and cinnamon stick.

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   Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer about 15 minutes.

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   Let mixture cool for about 10 minutes.

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    Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Puree mixture in blender until smooth.

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    Strain through a sieve over a bowl. Discard solids, cover soup and refrigerate.

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    To serve, peel paper cups off mousse and place in shallow bowls. Pour soup around mousse and garnish with fresh blueberries.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.