Description
This elegant Pomegranate Mousse Dome is a light and airy dessert featuring the vibrant flavor of pomegranate balanced by smooth whipped cream and delicate egg whites. The mousse is set in a dome-shaped mold for a visually stunning presentation, making it perfect for special occasions or as a refreshing treat after a meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pomegranate Mixture
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mousse
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 large egg whites
Instructions
- Prepare Pomegranate Syrup: In a saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Bloom and Dissolve Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom. Then gently heat the gelatin mixture until fully dissolved without boiling.
- Combine Gelatin with Pomegranate Mixture: Stir the dissolved gelatin into the warm pomegranate juice mixture thoroughly until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and stir again.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then set aside to maintain texture.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, ensuring they are stable and glossy.
- Fold Ingredients Together: Gently fold the pomegranate mixture into the whipped cream to maintain airiness, then carefully fold in the beaten egg whites until the mousse mixture is uniform.
- Set the Mousse: Pour the mousse mixture into a dome-shaped mold and refrigerate for about 4 hours or until fully set and firm to the touch.
- Unmold and Serve: Carefully unmold the mousse dome onto a serving plate and serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the gelatin mixture is not overheated or boiled to prevent loss of setting ability.
- Use fresh, cold heavy cream for best whipping results.
- Egg whites should be beaten in a clean, grease-free bowl to achieve stiff peaks.
- If pomegranate juice is not available, you can substitute with fresh pomegranate concentrate diluted accordingly.
- Chill the dome mold before pouring the mousse for easier unmolding.
