Mango Mousse Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (13 ounce) package strawberry shortcake rolls, each cut into 7 slices
    1 (1 1/2 lb) jar mangoes, slices drained
    1 1/2 cups mango nectar
    6 drops yellow liquid food coloring
    2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
    1 pint heavy cream
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 mango, seeded, peeled and sliced
    2 tablespoons apple jelly, melted
    mint sprig (optional)
Preparation
    Line side of 8-inch springform pan with single layer of cake slices; cover bottom with remaining slices.
    In blender, puree jarred mango slices until smooth.
    Transfer to a bowl; stir in 1 cup nectar and food coloring.
    In microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over remaining 1/2 cup nectar; stir to combine.
    Microwave mixture on high until melted, 30 seconds.
    Stir into pureed mango mixture.
    Refrigerate until thickened, 20-30 minutes.
    In large bowl, on medium-high speed, beat cream and sugar until stiff peaks form; refrigerate 1 cup.
    Fold remaining whipped cream into mango mixture; spread in pan.
    Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
    Run knife between side of pan and cake; remove side of pan.
    Top with mango slices; brush with jelly.
    Transfer reserved whipped cream to pastry bag fitted with star tip.
    Pipe around edge of cake.
    If desired, garnish with mint.

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