192 | DESSERTS dish and cover the surface of the lemon curd with plastic wrap; otherwise a thick skin will form. Let it cool completely before placing in the refrigerator to chill. Chill lemon curd for 2 hours in the refrigerator before using. FROM LEMON CURD TO LEMON MOUSSE When curd totally cold, whip Rich’s non-dairy whipping cream to really thick and fold into lemon curd to make lemon mousse. Top with toasted slivered almonds. To toast almonds place sliced almonds in a frying pan over medium-low heat and stir until the almonds begin to turn brown. Cool in pan. Toasted almonds are a must for this dish ZAPPED FRUIT One of the easiest and excellent desserts is to microwave apples or pears. Apples should be pierced and placed in a suitable container. Pour in a little water and sprinkle cinnamon over the fruit. Then drop in some raisins or ginger pieces, cover and zap in the microwave. I suggest three minutes an apple, then test and zap for a few more minutes if not soft. Pears can be done whole like the apples – they take longer so start with four minutes a pear and zapped as above. You can also divide them into quarters or eighths. Best served with ice cream or custard made with soy milk. ROASTED STRAWBERRIES 880g strawberries A splash of balsamic vinegar Dusting of cinnamon A little sugar if strawberries are not sweet Wash strawberries and cut off stems, dry. Place strawberries in a single layer on parchment paper or on a silicone pad. Roast in a preheated 180°C oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm with non-dairy whipped cream or vegan ice cream. Splash with some liquor. Serves: 6-8
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