Crunchy blackcurrant and mascarpone cream verrine
A three-tiered verrine: mascarpone whipped cream, blackcurrant coulis and granola crunch.
26 K 5/5 (2 reviews)
25 min.
Easy
18 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: October 11th 2023
For 18 people, you will need:
- 1
1 tablespoon gelatin - 2
3 cups + 3 tablespoons blackcurrant coulis - 3
2 cups caster sugar - 4
2 cups liquid cream - 5
1 1⁄3 cup Mascarpone - 6
½ cup brown sugar - 7
1 1⁄3 cup granola
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 25 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 1 min.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, pour in 3 cups + 3 tablespoons blackcurrant coulis and 2 cups caster sugar.
Mix well, and bring to approx. 60°C (140°F), no need to boil.
Mix well, and bring to approx. 60°C (140°F), no need to boil.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Once the coulis is hot, turn off the heat and add the gelatine, pressing it into your hand.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Stir to dissolve completely.
Place in the fridge to stand-by.
Place in the fridge to stand-by.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Chantilly-mascarpone cream
In a small bowl, pour cold 2 cups liquid cream and 1 1⁄3 cup Mascarpone, then ½ cup brown sugar.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Whip the mixture until it resembles whipped cream, which is very quick thanks to the mascarpone.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
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.
Pour a layer of blackcurrant coulis, thickened by chilling.
Stage 9 - 4 min.
Finish with a layer of granola.
Stage 10
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.
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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 280 RDI=110 % | 1,400 RDI=130 % | 780 RDI=120 % | 6,710 RDI=340 % | 28,080 RDI: 340 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=5 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 290 RDI=10 % | 1,190 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=6 % | 80 RDI=7 % | 40 RDI=7 % | 370 RDI=20 % | 1,560 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 18 people : 13.45 €
- Per person : 0.75 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
Blackcurrant coulis
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Lemon creams, Blackcurrant jelly, Pannacotta and blackcurrant crumble, Blackcurrant, vanilla and lime verrine , Blackcurrant sorbet for Edith, ... See them all 6
Caster sugar
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Liquid cream
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Granola
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