Nauruan Coconut Mousse
A light coconut dessert made with coconut milk and grated coconut, with an airy texture. Serves 6; allow about 15 minutes of active preparation, 10 minutes of cooking, and at least 4 hours to chill.
This mousse combines gently heated coconut with whipped cream and beaten egg whites. Preparation time and yield are estimates; chill for at least 4 hours.
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Method
- 01
Heat the coconut mixture
Put the coconut milk, sugar, and grated coconut in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, without letting the mixture boil.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is hot and uniform, but has not come to a boil.
10 min - 02
Add the agar-agar
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the agar-agar, and whisk until combined. Leave the mixture to cool.
Ready to continue when: The agar-agar is dissolved and the mixture has cooled.
- 03
Whip the cream
Whip the very cold cream with the vanilla sugar until it is whipped.
Ready to continue when: The cream is whipped and holds its shape.
- 04
Beat the egg whites
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.
Ready to continue when: The egg whites are stiff and form peaks.
- 05
Fold together and chill
Fold the whipped cream into the cooled coconut mixture. Then gently fold in the egg whites.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is even and airy, with no visible streaks of cream or egg white.
- 06
Chill before serving
Divide the mousse among serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Ready to continue when: The mousse is chilled and set after at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
240 min
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