Ingredients
Method
For the Jelly
- Heat the Blackcurrants, Blackberries, Sugar, 50 ml Water and Crème de Cassis in a pan until boiling.
- Reduce the heat until simmering, then simmer for 1-2 minutes without stirring.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve lined with muslin, catching the strained juice in a clean pan
- Tip the cooked fruit back into the original saucepan.
- Heat the strained juice over a medium heat, then stir in the gelatine until melted.
- Set aside to cool
For the Blackcurrant Mousse
- Add the frozen Mixed Berries to the pan of cooked berries, pour over 50 ml Water and bring the mixture to the boil
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, mashing the fruit in the pan as it cooks.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the Creme de Cassis.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend to a fine purée.
- Strain the purée through a fine sieve into a clean saucepan, pressing the fruit through the sieve using the back of a spoon.
- Return the strained mixture to the heat and stir in the gelatine until dissolved.
- Set aside until completely cooled, then chill in the fridge, covered, until needed.
- Heat the sugar and 50 ml Water in a pan until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is boiling.
- Continue to boil the syrup until its temperature reaches 118 C.
- Whisk the Egg whites until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed.
- Gradually pour the hot sugar syrup onto the egg whites in a thin but steady stream, whisking continuously.
- Continue to whisk for a further 1-2 minutes, to cool the mixture slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the Double Cream until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed.
- Whisk the fruit purée into the egg white mixture, then whisk in the Double Cream
- Use a 20-22cm metal chefs' ring to cut out the centre of the Flan case.
- Cut the sponge in half horizontally to create two thinner sponge discs.
- Reserve one for use in another recipe.
- Place the chefs' ring onto a serving plate and place one sponge disc inside it.
- Drizzle over the remaining Creme de Cassis, then pour the blackcurrant mousse mixture inside.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or until the mousse has set enough to support a layer of jelly.
- Pour the jelly on top of the cake to form a thin layer.
- Return to the fridge for another 2 hours until set firm
- Decorate the top of the cake with the Strawberries, Raspberries and sprigs of Mint.
- When ready to serve, run a hot towel or blow torch briefly around the edge of the chefs' ring to loosen it, then lift away.
Nutrition
Notes
For a perfectly clear jelly, ensure careful straining through muslin to remove all pulp.
When pouring the hot syrup for the meringue, a slow, steady stream while continuously whisking prevents scrambling and ensures a stable meringue.
Don't rush the chilling times; proper setting of both the mousse and jelly is crucial for a beautiful presentation.
When pouring the hot syrup for the meringue, a slow, steady stream while continuously whisking prevents scrambling and ensures a stable meringue.
Don't rush the chilling times; proper setting of both the mousse and jelly is crucial for a beautiful presentation.
