Apricot Mousse Basque, perfect summer desert
Apricot mousse is a dessert that can be enjoyed lightly in summer. It is sweet, light and gives a perfect finish.
Ingredients
- ½ lb dried apricots (soaked overnight)
- Pared rind and juice of ½ lemon
- Granulated sugar (to taste)
- 3-4 egg whites
- Thin squares of chocolate, or nougat
Method
Step 1
Stew the apricots in the soaking liquid, with the lemon rind and juice, until very tender (for about 30 minutes), then add sugar to taste and cook for a further 5-10 minutes.
Step 2
Rub apricots through a sieve, or purée them in a blender; leave to cool.
Whip the egg whites until stiff, add to the apricot purée, a little at a time, and continue whisking until stiff.
Step 3
Pile in a serving dish and surround with chocolate (or nougat).