Sweet Mascarpone Mousse de Sandra CC Abril 2013 Casa de Maria O

INGREDIENTS

450g/1lb mascarpone cheese

100g/3 ½ oz caster sugar

4 egg yolks

400g/14 oz frozen summer fruits, such as raspberries and redcurrants

Amaretti biscuits, to serve



1. Place the mascarpone cheese in a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth.

2. Stir the egg yolks and sugar into the mascarpone cheese, mixing well. Leave the mixture to chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

3. Spoon a layer or mascarpone mixture into the bottom of 4 individuals serving dishes. Spoon a layer of the summer fruits on top. Repeat the layers in the same order, reserving some of the mascarpone for the top.

4. Leave the mousses to chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. The fruit should still be slightly frozen.

5. Serve the mascarpone mousses with amaretti biscuits

VARIATION

Try adding 3 tablespoons of your favourite liqueur to the mascarpone cheese mixture in step 1, if you prefer.