Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes powdered gelatin
  • One 750ml bottle sparkling wine
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 or 3 passion fruits
  • Unsprayed rose petals, to decorate
  • Six 7oz (200ml) champagne or dessert glasses, or bowls

Method

  • Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup of the wine.
  • Let stand until the gelatin softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine another 1/2 cup wine, with the sugar and lemon juice in a nonreactive medium saucepan.
  • Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the softened gelatin and stir until the gelatin dissolves; do not boil.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Stir in the remaining wine.
  • Let stand until cooled.
  • Meanwhile, cut each passion fruit in half and scoop out the contents.
  • Divide the pulp among 6 champagne glasses.
  • Add 1/4 cup gelatin to each glass.
  • Leave the remaining gelatin mixture at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate the glasses about 30 minutes, until the gelatin sets.
  • Divide the remaining gelatin mixture among the glasses and return to the refrigerator.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
  • Garnish each gelatin with rose petals and serve chilled.