Apricot Cream Mousse
"I love to make desserts with fruit. This recipe won first prize in a competition sponsored by Nestle and a local radio station. Perfect for a summer evening.Save 6 apricots halves for decoration. Ladyfingers are what we call boudoir biscuits in South Africa."
- Ready In:
- 12hrs 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
8-10 slices
- Serves:
- 8-10
ingredients
- 1 (397 g) can condensed milk
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 (825 g) canned apricots (well drained and pureed)
- 250 ml whipping cream, whipped till peaks form (save 100ml for decoration)
- 2 (125 g) pkts ladyfingers
- mint leaf, and your imaginination for decorating
directions
- Line a loaf tine with cling wrap.
- combine condensed milk and lemon juice.
- Add apricot puree and lightly fold in the whipped cream.
- Layer ladyfingers on the bottom of the loaf tin and spread with a layer of mousse.
- Repeat twice more ending with ladyfingers.
- chill for at least 12hrs before serving .
- Turn out and decorate with cream,mint leaves and apricot halves.
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Reviews
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Tasted okay, but was a very soft mold - difficult to serve without it looking very messy. Wouldn't make again. Perhaps there should be gelatin in the mix.
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<p>hi! I am from joburg south africa. I am SAH mum who has a very active 15 month old son. When I am not chasing after him I enjoy reading,surfing the internet and enjoying my DH company. I love to bake and cook and sometimes do it to relax. I have been cooking since I was 12,learnt everything from my mum who is an excellent cook!</p>