Festive Berry Delice

A beautiful layered dessert featuring berry jelly and mousse on a sponge base, finished with fresh figs and raspberries.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 520.1 kcals 3120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 63.6 grams 381.5 grams
Fat 26.4 grams 158.2 grams
Protein 7.1 grams 42.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Caster Sugar
for the jelly
150
g
Caster Sugar
for the mousse
Dairy
300
ml
Fruits
200
g
100
g
500
g
2
piece
Figs
cut into quarters
1
bunch
Raspberries
fresh, small handful
GrainsCereals
1
piece
Sponge Flan Case
ready-made, 23cm
Liquids
2
tbsp
Crème De Cassis
for the jelly
3
tbsp
Crème De Cassis
for the mousse
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Mint
fresh sprigs
Other
3
piece
Gelatine Leaves
soaked in cold water until softened and drained
4
piece
Gelatine Leaves
soaked in cold water until softened and drained
2
piece
Egg Whites
free-range

Steps

  • Boil blackcurrants, blackberries, sugar, 50ml water, and cassis in a pan.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes and strain through a muslin-lined sieve, reserving juice and fruit separately.
  • Dissolve 3 gelatine leaves into the heated strained juice and leave to cool.
  • Boil mixed berries with 50ml water for 3 minutes while mashing, then stir in 2 tablespoons cassis.
  • Blend the mixture into a fine purée and strain through a fine sieve into a pan.
  • Dissolve 4 gelatine leaves into the purée, then cool and chill in the fridge.
  • Boil 150g sugar and 50ml water until the syrup reaches 118°C.
  • Whisk egg whites to soft peaks and slowly pour in the hot syrup while whisking.
  • Whisk the double cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Fold the fruit purée and the whipped cream into the egg white mixture.
  • Cut the sponge to fit the chefs' ring and slice horizontally to create a thin disc.
  • Place sponge in the ring, drizzle with cassis, pour in mousse, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Pour the cooled jelly juice over the set mousse and chill for 2 hours until firm.
  • Decorate with figs, raspberries, and mint, then remove the ring using heat to loosen.