HappyCook80's Recipe

Passion Fruit Delight

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Passion Fruit Delight

14 passion fruit to yield 1/2 cup strained fresh passion fruit juice, seeds reserved, divided or 1/2 cup frozen or bottled unsweetened passion fruit juice concentrate
1/2 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/2 cup superfine sugar, divided
4 egg whites
1 pinch salt

If using fresh passion fruit, cut the fruit in half and strain the pulp through a fine sieve, rubbing to remove the pulp from seeds.
Wash the seeds in water, then dry them on a paper towel.
They will be used to garnish the mousse.

Place 2 tablespoons purée or juice concentrate in a small, non-reactive saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over. Stir until blended and smooth. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring, just until the gelatin is dissolved.

Remove the gelatin mixture from the heat. Add the remaining juice and stir to combine. Add the evaporated milk and one-fourth cup sugar, stir until dissolved. Chill until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

Beat the egg whites and the salt in a mixing bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining one-fourth cup sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.

Add a large spoonful of the egg white mixture to the chilled passion fruit mixture and combine thoroughly. Fold in the remaining meringue with a spatula, making sure not to over-mix.

Spoon the mousse into individual margarita or stemmed glasses. Chill. Sprinkle with the reserved passion fruit seeds and serve.
Serves 6.