Mandarin Mousse Mold

Mandarin oranges are named after the bright orange robes worn by the mandarins, the public officials of the ancient Chinese court.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Mandarin Mousse Mold

Cooking Method: Chilling, Mixing Cuisine: Fusion, International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Mandarin juice
• 2 packet Gelatin
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• 1 cup Whipping cream
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mandarin segments
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Orange zest
• as needed for garnish Mint leaves

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat mandarin juice over medium heat. Sprinkle gelatin over the juice and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
4. Gently fold the cooled mandarin juice mixture into the whipped cream.
5. Add mandarin segments and orange zest to the mixture.
6. Pour the mixture into a mold or individual serving dishes.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
8. Garnish with mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 16g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.