Magnificent Mango Mousse

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 cups fresh mango puree (or approx 1, 22oz can)
• 1/2 lime (Juiced, Seeds and Pulp Removed)
• 2 tablespoons mango rum
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus
• 1/8 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3 1/2 ounces mango gelatin
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 2 egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, stir together the mango puree with the lime juice, rum and 1/4 cup sugar.

2. 2

   Place 2 large empty mixing bowls into the freezer to chill (will be used in a later step).

3. 3

   To a large saucepan on medium heat, add the mango puree mixture (above) and 1/2 a cup of water and bring to a low-simmer.

4. 4

   Add the gelatin and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   Remove the chilled bowls from the freezer and in one, whisk together the heavy cream and 1/8c sugar until the mixture forms stiff peaks.

6. 6

   In the second chilled bowl, beat together the egg whites and the salt to form stiff peaks.

7. 7

   Fold the egg white mixture into the cream mixture gently, making sure not to over-mix.

8. 8

   Carefully fold together with the room temperature mango mixture.

9. 9

   Pour into individual (1-2 cup sized) serving dishes and chill for 1 hour before serving.