Desserts

White Chocolate Mousse with Pomegranate Syrup

The smooth indulgence of mousse makes a delightful counterpoint to the lively flavour of pomegranates in this easy to prepare dessert.

Serves 4.

Prep Time: 30 minutes.

Cooking Time: 3 hours to set in the fridge.

Mousse Ingredients

  • 1 Royal Pom™ pomegranate
  • 180g white chocolate, chopped
  • 300ml thickened cream
  • 1 tsp gelatine powder
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 tbsp Grand Marnier, optional
  • White chocolate curls, to serve

Pomegranate Syrup Ingredients

  • POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice
  • 250ml water
  • Honey (to taste)

Mousse Instructions

  • Stir the chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water until melted. Set aside to cool.
  • Place 1 tbsp of boiling water in a small heatproof bowl. Sprinkle over the gelatine.
  • Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Remove from the heat. Sit the bowl of gelatine in the water and stir until dissolved.
  • Stir the egg yolks, liqueur if using, and gelatine into the cream mixture.
  • Refrigerate for about 20 minutes, until thickened slightly.
  • Use electric beaters to beat the egg whites until firm peaks form. Fold into the cream mixture until evenly combined. Spoon evenly among 4 x 1 cup (250ml) serving glasses. Refrigerate for 3 hours until set.

Pomegranate Syrup Instructions

  • Place pomegranate juice in a jug. Add enough water to make up to 250ml (1 cup).
  • Bring juice and honey to the boil over high heat. Boil, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until mixture reaches a syrup consistency.
  • Serve topped with pomegranate syrup and arils.

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Royal POM™ and Cream

Royal POM™ and Cream

Top sweet and tangy fresh pomegranate arils with luxurious whipped cream and - enjoy!

Serves 4.

Prep Time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 Royal POM™ pomegranates
  • 2 cups fresh thickened cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar to taste
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Preparation Instructions

  • Open the pomegranates and removal the arils from the fruit.
  • Divide arils evenly between serving dishes.
  • Place the thickened cream into a bowl, and whip quickly with a wire whisk until the cream is slightly thickened.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla. Continue to whip until cream forms soft peaks. Don't whip beyond the soft-peak stage, because the cream will get stiff and curdle.
  • Top the arils with fresh whipped cream, serve immediately.

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Royal POM™ Spiced Pears

Spiced Pears

The tangy taste of pomegranates provides the perfect finish to this elegant dessert.

Serves 6.

Prep Time: 25 minutes.

Cooking Time: 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups pomegranate juice
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, broken
  • 1 vanilla bean, split
  • 1 tsp ground star anise
  • 6 firm, ripe pears

Cooking Instructions

  • Place pomegranate juice, sugar, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean and star anise in a large, shallow saucepan. Stir over a low heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Peel pears and remove core from base with a teaspoon. Place in poaching liquid. Cover with a circle of non-stick baking paper - this helps to keep the pears submerged - and then with a sauce pan lid. Reduce heat to low and cook for 40-60 minutes, turning occasionally, until pears are tender.
  • Transfer pears to serving plates with a slotted spoon. Spoon some of the syrup over and serve with cream, if desired.

Pomegranate Juicing Instructions

  • Halve pomegranates crosswise. Then, using a manual citrus reamer, squeeze the juice from the pomegranates. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve.

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