Marshmallow Mousse ……
September 22, 2010 in Uncategorized
Last weekend The Sharks, bless their little pink cotton socks, donned black and pink rugby jersies to support the Cansa Assosiation and the fight against breast cancer. I, together with the rest of KZN just love the way in which they get involved in their community. The public perception of Rugger Players is often tainted with mucho-macho prejudice – when, they really ARE thinking, feeling individuals. Having two sons – who have devoted most of their lives and a few limbs to their chosen sport – I can only applaud this philanthropic approach to rugby.
Max and his mates were all scurrying around to find pink shirts – that would good and accentuate their hard earned muscles. The Absa Stadium was flushed with a pretty pink blush! Hubby and I didn’t go to the rugby but managed to polish off most of the dessert that I have for you today. My trip to the Essenwood Craft Market early Saturday morning yielded two punnets of plump red strawberries – the perfect decoration for My Marshmallow Mousse which, by virtue of it’s pretty pink colour was chosed to honour The Sharks and Cansa. Breast cancer has reared its devastating head in both my family – and in my friends and I pay tribute to my sister-in-law Paola and dear friend Lynne – who both courageously drew their swords of positivity and protection and whipped breast Cancer’s A*** .
It’s been such a topsy turvy week with all the excitement around the SA Blog Awards! Thank you – to all of you who were kind enough to vote for my blog – I really do appreciate it!! I felt like an Eskimo whipping her sled dogs for most of the competition. Your constant encouragement and feed back was amazing and I hope that your fingers are now out of the splints – free of bandages and plasters and are in good working order again!! My hearty congratulations go to Jeanne of the blog Cooksister and Alida from Simply Delicous.
However, the hard work is not over yet – Tandy Sinclair of Lavender and Lime could use our “FINGA-POWA” Sooooo – my bruthas and sistas ….. Ask not what your fingers can do for you – ask rather what your fingers can do for Tandy!!!
We are with you Sis-T ……… VOTA MANJE – VOTA FOR DA SISTA
click here to vote for Tandy in the Project Food Blog Competition
‘cos family sticks together!
Marshmallow Mousse!
Ingredients
40 pink marshmallows
½ cup full cream milk
2 cartons of fresh cream
1 vanilla pod
A good slosh – which probably equals approx 8Tbs of Berry Liquere or your favourite liquere
Fresh Strawberries to garnish
This is one of those – COULDN’T BE EASIER desserts.
Prepare it the day before you need it as it needs to set.
Heat the milk and marshmallows in a pot – stir constantly until all of the marshmallows have dissolved. This only takes a minute or two so don’t take your eye of the pot. Once the marshmallows have dissolved stir in your berry liquere and set aside for a mintue while you prepare the cream.
Remove the seeds from your vanilla pod and add it to the cream in a large bowl and
Beat until the cream forms soft peaks.
Add the melted marshmallow to the cream and using a whisk – combine the two.
Pour into a large bowl – or smaller individual serving bowls – or a mould, whatever you like and cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
When it’s set – remove from the fridge and decorate with sliced strawberries or berries of your choice. I used a glass to make a circle in the centre of my mousse and cut strawberries into slices and arranged them in concentric cirlcles around the guide line and placed my pink ribbon against breast cancer in the centre.
Serve with a nice glass of Sparkling Wine or Champagne and remember those who have battled the Cancer Dragon courageously.
Wear your pink ribbons to show your support and pay tribute to those who
have succumbed to this awful disease.
Gone but NEVER forgotten.
Xxxx
Buon Appetito
Xx
jan
supagran said on September 22, 2010
I’ve made a similiar recipe to this, but yours does sound extra good with the booze and the vanilla pods.
Collywolly said on September 22, 2010
EEEEEEEEK!!!! Get behind me! Geepers this does look too yummy for words Jan. Im wondering what it would be like with yoghurt instead of cream though? What you think? Thanx for sharing and yes, this cancer is awful. One of our beautiful young bloggers is in the final days of stage 4. Heartbreaking. MWAH! Beautiful post xx
Collywolly said on September 22, 2010
Ora per favore mi vuoi dire che cosa il vostro segreto? Ho bisogno di sapere …. altrimenti potrei andare Loco pazzo sai? Bella rosa baci e abbracci grande madre a te bella signora
janicetripepi said on September 22, 2010
It would work fine Col – i am sure of it. Because – the marshmallows give you the air and the gelatine – so i think it would be fine. FAB IN FACT – i have also made this with white marshies – cointreau liquere and tinned mandarine segments – i think that this is one of those generic – DO AS YOU WISH type of recipes ….. i am keen to try your idea though cos i just looove yoghurt … oooh imagine the yoghurt with mango or kiwi or or or …. how blessed are we in SA with fruit!!! I am sooooooo sad to hear about our fellow blogger …. if there is anything i can do – other than pray – I AM ALWAYS available. Oh Col – this IS SAD NEWS!!!! loves xxxx jan
janicetripepi said on September 22, 2010
Thanks SupaG, have a great evening angel xxxx jan
Ally_R said on September 22, 2010
This is just too gorgeous. And as someone that is heavily affected by breast cancer (my mother died from it, my grandmother had a mastectomy and my aunt had preventative surgery) it means even more. The scariest thing is that I have a 85% chance of getting it. I don’t support the Sharks but I think what they did was FABULOUS!!
Ally_R said on September 22, 2010
And thank you so much for the well-wishes regarding the SA BLOG AWARDS! I was honored to be in the same category as you!
tandy.sinclair said on September 23, 2010
You are one very special person, thank you so much xxx This pud looks quite awesome. I found some sugar free marshmallows on Tuesday while I was shopping so I think I may have a dessert idea for Saturday night BIG HUGS xxx
tandy.sinclair said on September 23, 2010
Oh, Colleen that is such sad news – pass on positive thoughts please xxx
tandy.sinclair said on September 23, 2010
stay positive about your future – you have 15% chance of not getting breast cancer, and that is something great to focus on
janicetripepi said on September 23, 2010
Oooooooh fantastic T – check out Colleen’s comment about using yoghurt! that could be awesome too … and of course ANY BOOZE and ANY FRUIT …. combo!! will be fine!! Have an awesome Heritage Day xxxx jan
Ally_R said on September 23, 2010
I usually am quite positive about it but when I hear about younger and younger women being diagnosed, it terrifies me. But I am very well informed and I know my body very well so hopefully if anything happens, I’ll know in time and it can be treated early!
Kitchengirl said on September 23, 2010
This is too beautiful Jan! xx
cumin said on September 23, 2010
How much is a carton of cream?
Flee said on September 23, 2010
The mousse looks stunning.. and the fact that it is “based” on such a great cause… WOW… Saw the sharks on Sat and was soo chuffed that they were man enough to don pink for a good cause… Ally I too am in your boat with 85% Chance… My Mom passed last year, and it scares the begeevers out of me… but also like you, have learned my body and as much about the monster as possible, hopefully enough to overcome… Browniegirl Please send my love, strength and positive wishes to this young lady… Sad, very sad…
janicetripepi said on September 23, 2010
Thanks Caro! Have a great day tomorrow xxxx jan
janicetripepi said on September 23, 2010
I agree Flee – education and regular scans coupled with a healthy lifestyle and healthy mind is imperative. Paola, my sister in law, who fought her own battle with breast cancer and won, had this to say,”Regular Mammograms, Pap smears and check-ups is what saved my life. My lump was so small that it could only be detected on a mammogram.”. xxx Jan
sharonsmit said on September 23, 2010
This looks divine – have another slice, its for a good cause!!! To all the brave ladies out there!! *clink*
You are still a winner to me – even if you dont have a schmancy trophy in your showcase, I’ve got enought recipes in my file!!
Have a fantabulous weekend!! xxx
janicetripepi said on September 23, 2010
Hey Shaz, thanks for your kind words of support angel. Breast cancer takes away way too many sister, mothers, daugthers and friends – as women we need to stand together – encourage one another – support one another and do our best to spread the word with regards to regular pap smears and mammograms. Have an uber – lekker Heritage Day tomorrow – we ARE braaing – Italian Style!!!! hahaha ….. jan
Flee said on September 23, 2010
Thanks Jan and a big Cheers to Paula… People who overcome Cancer and manage to stay so positive, and upbeat, really are an inspiration. Wishing everyone a stunning long weekend, and braai like you have never braaied before…
janicetripepi said on September 23, 2010
A carton is 475ml’s of cream Lindie – thanks for the visit – i hope you enjoy the pud!!! Have an awesome Heritage Day angelxxxxx jan
Mau said on September 24, 2010
Hey Jan! Sorry I haven’t visited in a while, haven’t been in the kitchen too much recently (apart from getting a cold one), but I do plan on cooking again soon, just need to purchase some more implements.
Anyway, have a good one!
tandy.sinclair said on September 25, 2010
I am about to make this with yoghurt!
Gaby866 said on September 27, 2010
oye I only saw this now !! how absolutely great Jan !! and oh so delish ! as always just love the way you do your photies..:)xox
snuamah said on September 27, 2010
Have a great week.
snuamah said on September 27, 2010
Have a great week.
pinkpolkadot said on September 27, 2010
Hmmm, how lovely, Jan!!
leaineskitchen said on September 30, 2010
This is really lovely Jan! I am wearing pink tomorrow for breast cancer awareness day!
pinkpolkadot said on October 4, 2010
Where are you? I am missing your posts! Have a great week!
Moonz said on October 10, 2010
WOw, wow and wow again. Gorgeous idea, gorgeous pud and excellent cause. Lovely Jan.. sorry I haven’t been around.. but I’m home now and thanks for the hugs from you via Tandy .. HUGS right backatcha xxx