Strawberry Mousse ( Mousses Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

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Have you ever thought of combining crunchy red strawberries and fluffy soft paneer into an irresistible mousse? although strawberries are seasonal, this mousse is surely worth a try when you can lay your hands on this juicy fruit. Here, the use of lemon juice is imperative as it brings out the full flavour of the strawberries. The paneer performs well as a setting agent to give just the right consistency to this mousse.

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Setting Time: 3 hours
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 tsp of sugar
1/2 cup freshly made paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp strawberry crush , readily available
1 tbsp powdered sugar
2 1/2 gms agar-agar , blended into a smooth powder
3/4 tsp of lemon juice
1 cup beaten whipped cream

For The Garnish
a few chopped strawberries

Method

Combine the strawberries and sugar in a bowl and mash gently using the back of a spoon. Keep aside.
Combine the paneer, 1 tbsp of milk, strawberry crush and sugar and blend in a mixer to a smooth
Combine the agar-agar, remaining milk and ¼ cup water in a deep pan and bring to boil, while stirring continuously.
Remove from the flame and strain the mixture using a sieve.
Transfer the mixture into a bowl and place the bowl in a deep vessel filled with ice-cubes for 8 to 10 minutes or until the mixture cools and thickens. Whisk the mixture vigorously and continuously till it is in ice-cube vessel to avoid any lump formation.
Add the paneer-strawberry puree, mashed strawberries and lemon juice and mix well.
Add the beaten whipped cream and fold gently.
Pour equal quantities of the mixture into 4 individual bowls / glasses and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or till the mousse sets.
Garnish with strawberries and serve chilled.