Cherry Mousse

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water, plus
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 1/2 pints heavy cream (whipping)
• 3 1/2 cups tart cherries or 3 1/2 cups sweet cherries, pureed

Recipe

• 1 place the whites in the refrigerator and the yolks in a large stainless steel bowl and set aside.
• 2 in a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and water. mix until dissolved and place on high heat. boil for 2 to 3 minutes. when clear and the sugar is completely dissolved, remove from the heat and quickly whisk into the egg yolks. with a had mixer, beat this mixture on high speed for for 5 to 8 minutes or until stiff and shiny.
• 3 set aside.
• 4 whip the cream until stiff peaks form and set aside.
• 5 whip the egg whites to form stiff peaks and set aside.
• 6 add the pureed cherries to the egg yolk mixture and blend well. fold in the whipped cream and then the egg whites.
• 7 pour into individual serving dishes or a large bowl and quickly refrigerate for at least 2 hours, longer if possible.
• 8 serve with whipped cream or nuts as a garnish.