- Can I use canned peaches?
- Yes, but reduce sugar and drain very well!
- It didn't set.
- Peach acidity or unripe fruit can weaken gelatin, or it just needs more time. Patience!
Fresh Peach Mousse Cake
The secret to fruit mousse cakes is freshness. This simplified 'Bavaroise' skips the egg custard base to let pure fruit puree and whipped cream shine. Peach aroma is best when not overpowered by sugar, and the cream fat delivers flavor to your palate.
Ingredients
1
pc
Sponge Cake Layer (9 inch)
1
lb
Ripe Peaches (peeled, pitted)
1 1/4
cups
Confectioners' Sugar
3/4
cup
Heavy Cream (cold)
4
tsp
Unflavored Gelatin Powder
1/4
cup
Water
1
tbsp
Lemon Juice
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Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Cake pan
- Whisk
- Small pot
Allergen Information
Milk
Wheat
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Blanch peaches (10 sec boiling water, then ice bath) to peel. Puree with lemon and sugar.
Tip: Blanching separates skin without waste. Lemon preserves color.
2
✓
Bloom gelatin, melt gently, temper with some puree, then mix into bulk puree.
Tip: Shocking hot gelatin with cold fruit creates lumps.
3
✓
Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold into peach base.
Tip: Soft peaks blend easier than stiff peaks.
4
✓
Pour over sponge in pan. Chill 4 hours.
Tip: Acetate collar helps clean sides.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 pc Sponge Cake Layer (9 inch)
- 1 lb Ripe Peaches (peeled, pitted)
- 1 1/4 cups Confectioners' Sugar
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream (cold)
- 4 tsp Unflavored Gelatin Powder
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice