DESSERTS: When peaches are in season during the summer months, this will be a good way to enjoy them in a simple dessert.

PEACH AND PISTACHIO MOUSSE:

 

 

 

4 peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped           

3 tbsp. pistachio nuts peeled and chopped

1 cup whipping cream                                    

4 egg yolks

½ cup sugar                                                    

2 tbsp. dry white wine

1 tsp. gelatine   + 1 tbsp. cold water                                                    

 

 

 

 

Whip cream until stiff.  Beat egg yolks, sugar and white wine in a bowl set over hot water until mixture becomes light and frothy. Remove and continue beating until egg mixture is cold.  Mix gelatine with water in a small bowl and set bowl in a pot of simmering water; stirring well to dissolve gelatine completely; then add into the yolk mixture. Add in peaches and pistachio nuts and mix in gently.  Add whipped cream and fold in.

 

Pour mixture into individual a serving bowl or individual moulds.  Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight before serving as dessert.