**Discover the Delightful World of Fruit Espuma: A Journey Through Latin American Gelatin Foam Delicacies**
Embark on a culinary adventure with fruit espuma, a captivating Latin American dessert that combines the refreshing flavors of fruit with the light and airy texture of gelatin foam. This unique treat, also known as gelatina batida or gelatina espumosa, is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for any occasion. From the classic pineapple and strawberry espumas to more exotic creations like passion fruit and mango, this article presents a collection of espuma recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned dessert enthusiast or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes offer a range of difficulty levels, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to whip up a batch of this Latin American delight, and experience the magic of fruit espuma.
FRUIT ESPUMA (LATIN AMERICAN GELATIN FOAM)
A light dessert from Peru that I found at allrecipes.com. Notice that the directions do not include the chilling times.
Provided by WiGal
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Chill large mixing bowl and mixer's beater whip in your freezer.
- Chill the evaporated milk.
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Stir in gelatin until completely dissolved, then place into refrigerator until cool (but not solid).
- Remove the large mixing bowl and whip from freezer, pour the cold evaporated milk into bowl, and whip until fluffy and doubled in volume.
- While continuing to beat, slowly pour in cooled gelatin.
- When all of the gelatin has been incorporated, pour the mixture into a mold, bowl, or individual cups and chill until set, about 3 hours.
- Once set, serve garnished with raspberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 21.9, Sodium 240.9, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 30.3, Protein 8.1
FRUIT ESPUMA (LATIN AMERICAN GELATIN FOAM)
This is a deliciously light dessert that works well for summer picnics or even between cake layers. My Peruvian mother-in-law was kind enough to give me this recipe, and I thought you might like it, as well.
Provided by Apple Jacks
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Peruvian
Time 5h10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in gelatin until completely dissolved, then place into refrigerator until cool (but not solid).
- Pour evaporated milk into a large bowl, and whip with a hand mixer until fluffy and doubled in volume. While continuing to beat, slowly pour in cooled gelatin. When all of the gelatin has been incorporated, pour the mixture into a mold or bowl and chill until set, about 3 hours. Once set, serve garnished with raspberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 165.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
Tips for Making Fruit Espuma:
- Use ripe, flavorful fruit. This will ensure that your espuma has the best possible flavor.
- Use a blender or food processor to puree the fruit until it is very smooth. This will help to create a light and airy espuma.
- Add a little bit of sugar or honey to the fruit puree to taste. This will help to balance out the tartness of the fruit and make the espuma more palatable.
- If you are using gelatin, be sure to bloom it in cold water before adding it to the fruit puree. This will help to prevent the gelatin from clumping.
- Whip the cream until it is stiff peaks form. This will help to create a light and fluffy espuma.
- Fold the whipped cream into the fruit puree until it is well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the espuma to deflate.
- Pour the espuma into a piping bag or a whipped cream dispenser. This will help you to create a smooth and even layer of espuma on your dessert.
- Chill the espuma for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help to set the gelatin and firm up the espuma.
Conclusion:
Fruit espuma is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or as a topping for other desserts. It is a great way to use up ripe fruit and it is also a relatively healthy dessert option. With a little practice, you can easily make fruit espuma at home. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing dessert, give fruit espuma a try!
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