Rhubarb Raspberry Mousse Recipes

RHUBARB RASPBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 3/4 cup water, 6 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Strain; return to the pan and set aside., In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup water; set aside. Place the raspberries and remaining water in a blender or food processor; cover and process until pureed. Strain; add to rhubarb mixture. Stir in softened gelatin. Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, beat cream and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into rhubarb mixture. Spoon into dessert glasses or bowls. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

RASPBERRY RHUBARB MOUSSE PARFAIT

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes. In a blender, puree 4 cups of the raspberries with 1/2 cup of the sugar. Strain the puree into a bowl through a fine sieve.
• Heat the gelatin in a microwave for 10 seconds or so on low power. Whisk the gelatin into the raspberry puree.
• In a large bowl set over a pot of simmering water, whisk the egg whites with the remaining 1/4 of cup sugar until warm to the touch. Remove the bowl from the heat, and using an electric mixer, beat the whites at medium-high speed until stiff and glossy. Fold the egg whites into the raspberry puree.
• Beat the cream until firm. Fold whipped cream into the raspberry mixture. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Stir together rhubarb and sugar in a large saucepan and let sit until rhubarb releases some of its liquid, about 10 minutes.
• Bring rhubarb mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb has softened but some whole pieces remain, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir grated ginger into rhubarb mixture. Allow to cool completely.
• Bring rhubarb mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb has softened but some whole pieces remain, about 5 minutes. Stir in ginger and allow to cool completely.
• To assemble, divide one half of raspberry mousse evenly among clear glasses or bowls. Top with rhubarb compote and finish with remaining raspberry mousse. Garnish each with a few fresh raspberries.

RHUBARB-STRAWBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine the rhubarb, strawberries and sugar in a heavy 2-quart saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rhubarb is soft.
• Pour 2/3 of the mixture into a blender with the kirsch; purée and set aside.
• Pour 4 tablespoons cold water into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Allow to soften for 10 minutes. Heat gently until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Stir into the rhubarb purée.
• Combine the purée with the remaining cooked rhubarb mixture.
• Whip the heavy cream until stiff and fold into the rhubarb mixture. Chill for several hours.

RASPBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• Place the raspberries in a food processor; cover and puree. Strain and discard seeds. Transfer puree to a large bowl. Stir in sugar and lemon juice; set aside. , In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into raspberry mixture. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1 hour. , Transfer gelatin mixture to a large bowl. Beat on high speed until foamy. Gradually add cream; beat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon into dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours.

RHUBARB RASPBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 3/4 cup water, 6 T sugar and lemon juice.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until rhubarb is tender.
• Strain; return to the pan and set aside.
• In small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup water; set aside.
• Place the raspberries and remaining water in a blender or food processor; cover and process until pureed.
• Strain; add to rhubarb mixture.
• Stir in softened gelatin.
• Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
• In small mixing bowl, beat cream and remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Fold into rhubarb mixture.
• Spoon into dessert glasses or bowls.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• Note: Prep time does not include chilling time.

RHUBARB-RASPBERRY CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• In a large bowl, combine sugar, tapioca, cornstarch and salt. Place rhubarb and raspberries into bowl making sure to completely coat them with dry ingredients. Pour into baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour and oats. Cut in butter until mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs. Spread on top of fruit mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender.

RHUBARB MOUSSE

Steps:

• Cook the sugar and water until it forms a thick syrup (the temperature should be 238 degrees).
• Beat the egg whites and when they foam, add the salt and cream of tartar, and continue to beat until they start to form soft peaks.
• Add in a slow steady stream the hot sugar syrup, beating constantly, and continue to beat until the mixture has cooled and is thick.
• Beat the cream in a separate bowl until almost stiff, then beat in the liqueur.
• Fold the whipped cream into the egg white-sugar syrup mixture and freeze for 2 hours.
• Remove the bowl from the freezer and stir in the pureed rhubarb.
• If you are not serving immediately, hold the mousse in the freezer.
• Serve in a glass bowl or in sherbet glasses, decorated with berries.

RHUBARB-RASPBERRY SLUSH

Steps:

• Place rhubarb in a large saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Add fresh raspberries at the end of cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and reserve 3 cups liquid. Puree rhubarb and raspberries using an immersion blender. You can also mash fruit with a fork.
• Stir together rhubarb puree, reserved water, sugar, orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, and vodka in a large container. Freeze until hard, about 4 hours.
• Scoop frozen mixture into serving glasses, and fill the rest of the glass with lemon-lime soda.

LEMON-RASPBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• Cover bottom of an 8x8 casserole dish with vanilla wafers. In a small heat proof bowl, combine jello, boiling water and lemon juice, stir to dissolve. Once dissolved, add ice cubes and mix until ice cubes are dissolved. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon zest. Gradually add jello mixture to cream cheese mixture - whisking as you incorporate. Whisk in 2 cups of cool whip. Pour half of jello cream cheese mixture over the vanilla wafers. Cover with more wafers. Heat 1/3 cup of raspberry preserves in the microwave for 30 seconds. Brush over the tops of the vanilla wafers with a pastry brush or back of a spoon. Pour the remaining jello mixture over the top of preserves. Stand wafers around the edge of the dish. Chill over night. Prior to serving: Top with remaining cool whip and fresh fruit. We prefer Raspberries, Blueberries and Kiwi!