Ingredients

  • 450 g mixed soft fruit
  • 15 ml gelatin powder
  • 15 ml cornflour
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 75 g caster sugar
  • 150 ml milk
  • 30 ml Grand Marnier
  • 300 ml double cream

Method

  • Blend fruits and remove pips.
  • Soak gelatin in 3 tbsp water and leave to soak.
  • Whisk cornflour, egg yolks, sugar and milk in a bowl till thick and pale.
  • Heat remaining milk till almost boiling and then gradually pour on egg mixture, stirring constantly. Return to pan and cook, stirring, over a low heat until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatin till completely dissolved.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and leave to cool slightly.
  • Stir in the fruit puree and liqueur and leave to cool until the point of setting.
  • Whip the cream until it just holds its shape, fold into the mousse.
  • Refrigerate until the mousse has set.
  • Serve.