Frozen Vanilla Mousse (Schiumone)

Serves: 4

Graciela O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

61

Spice

60

Sweetness

53

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

2 tsps

Vanilla

Directions:

1

Line six 3-inch muffin or custard cups with paper cupcake liners

2

In the top of a double boiler or a stainless steel mixing bowl set over a pot of simmering water (do not let the water touch the bottom of the bowl), whisk together the egg whites and sugar

3

Continue to whisk gently until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm to the touch (test it with a clean finger)

4

Remove from the heat and, with an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the mixture until white and fluffy and completely cool

5

In a medium bowl, combine the cream and vanilla and, with the same beaters, whip until soft peaks form

6

Fold the whipped cream into the beaten egg whites until completely incorporated, then fold in the almonds

7

Spoon the schiumone into the prepared cups and freeze for at least 3 hours