Lemon mousse with elderflower strawberries

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2sheets of leaf gelatine

3 large eggs, separated

125g caster sugar

2 lemons, zest and juice

150ml double cream

200g strawberries, hulled and chopped

60ml elderflower cordial

Place the sheets of gelatine in a bowl of cold water to soak.
Beat the egg yolks and sugar with an electric whisk for a few minutes until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Beat with an electric whisk for a few minutes until thick and creamy. Whisk in the lemon rind and juice.
Remove the gelatine from the water, squeezing out as much water as possible. Stir it into the hot egg yolk mixture until it dissolves. Remove the bowl from the heat and leave to cool.
Whisk the cream in a separate bowl until whipped. Fold into the lemon mixture until evenly mixed.
Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl for five minutes until firm. Gradually and gently fold into the lemon mixture until just incorporated. Divide between serving glasses, then cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least three hours, or overnight if possible.
Heat the strawberries and elderflower cordial in a small saucepan over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a simmer, then cook for about 10 minutes until the juice is syrupy and the berries are soft.
Leave to cool, then spoon over the lemon mousse to serve.

By easyFood