It’s currently citrus season, and we’ve been looking for ways to explore all the delicious flavors of the variety of fruits in that family. When it comes to desserts, Grapefruits may not be a flashy as lemons or oranges, but its subtle flavor can be fantastic, when done right. This recipe makes a rich, mildly sweet, dessert that goes great by itself or with our Flourless Angel Food Cake. In fact, it’s a great way to use up some egg yolks after making the cake.
On the Ingredients
- Grapefruit is a large citrus fruit known for its semi-sweet, slightly bitter flavor. Grapefruits were originally an accidental hybrid between the pomelo and the sweet orange. There are many varieties of grapefruit that range in color from pale pink to deep red. Flavors range from highly acidic and somewhat sour to sweet and tart. Grapefruits are low in calories and high in nutrients, especially vitamin C and antioxidants. (Read more about grapefruits.)
Grapefruit Mousse
8
servings15
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minutesIt’s currently citrus season, and we’ve been looking for ways to explore all the delicious flavors of the variety of fruits in that family. When it comes to desserts, Grapefruits may not be a flashy as lemons or oranges, but its subtle flavor can be fantastic, when done right. This recipe makes a rich, mildly sweet, dessert that goes great by itself or with our Flourless Angel Food Cake. In fact, it’s a great way to use up some egg yolks after making the cake.
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar (or monk fruit sweetener for sugar-free)
3/4 cup grapefruit juice
8 egg yolks
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
- Combine the sugar, grapefruit juice, and egg yolks in a small sauce pan. Over medium-low heat, cook the mixture while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Make sure to get the corners of the pot too.
- Once the mixture begins to thicken, after about 7 minutes, insert a clean spoon into it. If the back of the spoon is coated, the mixture is thick enough. Remove it from the heat and refrigerate until chilled.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Do not add any extra sugar to the whipped cream.
- Gently fold in the grapefruit mixture, in a few batches, until entirely combined. Divide the mousse into 8 ramekins, and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
