Have you ever had to come up with a dessert for surprise guests, and had no idea where to start? Does the thought of serving tinned fruit salad not seem appropriate? You could serve that ice cream you’ve had in the freezer for six months, but it’s probably inedible by this time.
Everyone’s been in the same situation at one time or another. You get a call at the last minute advising you that the in-laws or old college friends are on their way, and your mind goes blank in the panic to come up with a suitable menu to serve. Contrary to what you may think, it doesn’t take a professional chef to whip up an appetising, impressive dessert that will make the get-together memorable.
If you need a quick and easy dessert that is sure to impress your guests, try this delicious recipe for Chocolate-Raspberry Mousse.
The ingredients you need are:
1 cup of evaporated milk, well chilled
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon gelatine
¼ cup of boiling water
2 tablespoons of orange juice
1 cup of raspberries, fresh or frozen are fine
1 tablespoon apple juice concentrate
And here’s how to prepare it:
Beat the milk, essence of vanilla and cinnamon until the mixture is thick, creamy and doubled in size.
Dissolve the gelatine in boiling water, add the orange juice and then fold in the milk mixture.
Add the raspberries and apple juice concentrate and stir well.
Pour the completed mixture into a mould or dessert goblets and pop into the refrigerator until firm.
That’s it…it’s as easy as that. You’ve got a top class dessert to put a smile on your friends’ faces, and it was hardly any trouble at all. Now all you have to do is add a dollop of fresh whipped cream, sit back and bask in the compliments from your guests.
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