Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine


Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine
A three-tiered verrine: mascarpone whipped cream, blackcurrant coulis and granola crunch.
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Last modified on: October 11th 2023

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19 min.5 min.24 min.
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Stage 1 - 1 min.
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine

Blackcurrant coulis


Soak 1 g gelatin in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes to soften.

Stage 2 - 5 min.
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, pour in 83 g Blackcurrant coulis and 50 g caster sugar.

Mix well, and bring to approx. 60°C (140°F), no need to boil.

Stage 3 - 1 min.
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine
Once the coulis is hot, turn off the heat and add the gelatine, pressing it into your hand.

Stage 4 - 1 min.
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine
Stir to dissolve completely.

Place in the fridge to stand-by.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine

Chantilly-mascarpone cream


In a small bowl, pour cold 50 g liquid cream and 33 g Mascarpone, then 10 g brown sugar.

Stage 6 - 3 min.
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine
Whip the mixture until it resembles whipped cream, which is very quick thanks to the mascarpone.

Stage 7 - 3 min.
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine

Assembly


Check that the blackcurrant coulis has thickened, it should have the texture of a jam. If it hasn't, put it back in the fridge and wait.

If it's ready, start assembling by placing a layer of cream in each verrine (a piping bag is ideal for this).

Stage 8 - 3 min.
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine
Pour a layer of blackcurrant coulis, thickened by chilling.

Stage 9 - 4 min.
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine
Finish with a layer of granola.

Stage 10
Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine
Put back in the fridge if not serving immediately.
Remarks
You can swap the layers of blackcurrant and crème, but it's better to leave the granola on top.

You can adapt this recipe by replacing the blackcurrant coulis with another fruit, if possible a slightly tart one, such as raspberry, strawberry, apricot, etc.
Keeping
To be enjoyed during the day.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
561 Kcal or 2,349 Kj8 gr78 gr39 gr
28 %3 %7 %6 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
216 Kcal or 904 Kj3 gr30 gr15 gr
11 %1 %3 %2 %
Per person
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
280 Kcal or 1,172 Kj4 gr39 gr19 gr
14 %2 %4 %3 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Gluten, Nuts
How much will it cost?
  • For 2 people : 1.25 £
  • Per person : 0.63 £

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