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                              Cherry Mousse

Recipe By     : The National Red Cherry Institute
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruits                           Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6       lg           Eggs -- separated
     1/2   c            Sugar
     1/4   c            Water -- +2 tb
   3 1/2   pt           Heavy whipping cream
   3 1/2   c            Tart or sweet cherries -- pureed

  This is a different kind of mousse that I hope that you will enjoy.
  
  Place the whites in the refrigerator and the yolks in a large
  stainless steel bowl and set aside.
  
  In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Mix until
  dissolved and place on high heat. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. When
  clear and the sugar is completely dissolved, remove from the heat
  and quickly whisk into the egg yolks. With a hand mixer, beat this
  mixture on high speed for for 5 to 8 minutes or until stiff and
  shiny. Set aside.
  
  Whip the cream until stiff peaks form and set aside. Whip the egg
  whies to form stiff peaks and set aside.
  
  Add the pureed cherries to the egg yolk mixture and blend well.
  Fold in the whipped crea and then the egg whites. Pour into
  individual serving dishes or a large bowl and quickly refrigerate
  for at least 2 hours, longer if possible. Serve with whipped cream
  or nuts as a garnish.
  

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