Banana Mousse

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 3 medium bananas, peeled and mashed to yield 1 cup
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
• Optional garnish: shredded coconut or chocolate curls

Preparation

Step 1

1) Place bananas, sugar, salt and lemon and orange juice in jar of an electric blender. Puree.
2) Combine water and orange liqueur. Sprinkle gelatin over mixture. Allow to soften for about 5 minutes. Heat in a water bath or microwave oven until gelatin dissolves and liquid is no longer grainy. Add mixture to fruit puree and pulse to blend.
3) Beat cream just until very soft peaks form. Fold into banana mixture. Spoon mixture into six (6-oz.) dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate. Chill for 4 to 6 hours before serving. Garnish as desired.