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Expand1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound fresh cranberries - washed and picked over Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 1/2 oranges) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup Triple Sec Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup granulate sugar - separated Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons fresh orange zest Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Ask a question about this ingredient
Reserve a few cranberries for garnish.
Ask a question about this stepSprinkle gelatin on 1/4 cup Triple Sec and allow to bloom (dissolve).
Ask a question about this stepPlace cranberries in a large sauce pan with orange juice, 1/4 cup Triple Sec, 1/2 cup sugar, orange zest, and ginger over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Ask a question about this stepReduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cranberries break down - about 15 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepRemove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture. Transfer to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Cool.
Ask a question about this stepForce cranberry mixture through a sieve, discarding solids.
Ask a question about this stepIn the top of a double boiler, beat the egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until they are a pale yellow. Cook over just bubbling water, stirring constantly, until yolks have thickened. Cool to room temperature.
Ask a question about this stepCombine cranberry mixture with egg mixture.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large bowl, whip cream until stiff (gradually adding remaining 1/4 cup sugar) and stir 1/3 of whipped cream into cranberry mixture to lighten it. Then pour cranberry mixture into bowl with whipped cream and gently fold together.
Ask a question about this stepCover and chill mousse for at least 4 hours. This can be done in the large bowl or in individual bowls or glasses. Serve garnished with additional whipped cream and a 2 or 3 cranberries.
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Dan is the founder of Kitchen Options
Oh this looks delicious! Into the recipe box it goes!