Apricot Mousse Basque

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).

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