CITRONFROMAGE (LEMON MOOSE)
Picked this up the other day from the chef at The Dorchester, in Mayfair, London... The place is a bit stodgy for my tastes; however, I'm glad that I went because this dessert was a one-off for the evening... It's very light on it's feet, and could be used as an excellent palette cleanser in a multi-course dinner service....
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Other Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Chef's Note: A classic Citronfromage uses gelatin and raw eggs, both of which I wanted to avoid. So, in this recipe, we'll be making a more of custard for the base and then folding in some whipped cream to create a stable base.
- 2. Melt butter in the top part of a double boiler over simmering water.
- 3. Beat eggs and sugar in a bowl until light and foamy.
- 4. Remove the butter from the heat,and then add the egg mixture to melted butter a couple of spoonfuls at at time... this is called tempering. Return to heat and cook, while gently but constantly, stirring, until mixture becomes a custard, about 8 minutes.
- 5. Chef's Note: The transition from liquid to custard happens rather quickly, so never leave the pan unattended. If you overcook the eggs, they will scramble.
- 6. Remove custard from heat and stir in lemon juice and grated zest. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 7. Whipped chilled cream until very stiff... We're talking about one step away from making sweet butter.
- 8. Carefully fold lemon custard into whipped cream until just incorporated.
- 9. Chef's Note: The folding process is to be accomplished very delicately. The goal is to incorporate the custard into the whipped cream without deflating the whipped cream.
- 10. Pour into 8 serving containers, cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
- 11. Preparation Tip: If you are planning to serve this at a big occasion; like Thanksgiving, it can be made the day before. Just make sure that you wrap the tops of the containers tightly with cling foil before placing them into the refrigerator.
- 12. Presentation Tip: I take some tempered chocolate and pipe it into random patterns on a piece of parchment paper, then place into the refrigerator, when they cool and harden, I place them on top of the Citronfromage. To be honest, I got that idea from the chef at the Dorchester.
- 13. Serving Tip: If you're planning on one of those elegant 7-course meals, you could place a dollop of this on a nice spoon, and use it as a palette cleanser between courses.
- 14. Serving Tip: A dollop of fresh whipped cream, along with some candied lemon zest will make this dish stand out.
- 15. Keep the Faith, and keep cooking...
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Tony Reynolds
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Ziaur Rehman
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and cream in this citronfromage. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
MD Manik Meya
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The citronfromage is so smooth and creamy, and the lemon flavor is just right.
Joshua Thomas
[email protected]This was my first time making mousse, and it turned out great! The citronfromage was light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfect.
Ayasthemba Dlamini
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of desserts, but this citronfromage was really good. It was light and not too sweet.
Karolotta Wilson
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a truly special dessert.
Aira Mae
[email protected]This is the best citronfromage I've ever had. The texture is perfect and the lemon flavor is divine.
Mudasir Ktk
[email protected]I made this for my family, and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it up.
kibet Kevin
[email protected]This was the perfect dessert to end a summer meal. It was light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor was so bright and cheerful.
Jason Gibson
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of lemon desserts, but this citronfromage changed my mind. It was so light and refreshing.
Dark Warrior
[email protected]So delicious! The perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Abdul Ghafar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Hafizghulammuhammad Hafizghulammuhammad
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the light, fluffy texture and the bright lemon flavor.
Grama Leafy
[email protected]This citronfromage is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just tart enough.
Arhinful Bright
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of citrus fruits, and it always turns out great.
Ashley Branham
[email protected]This was my first time making citronfromage, and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. The mousse was so light and airy, and the lemon flavor was just right.
Biplov Maskey
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive.
Ch Tafqit
[email protected]This citronfromage was absolutely divine! The lemon flavor was bright and tangy, and the mousse was light and fluffy. I served it with fresh berries and whipped cream, and it was a huge hit with my guests.