Grilled Peaches with Almond Mousse

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Summer Entertaining

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

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Cook Time:
18 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 4 hr 15 min
Cook: 18 min
Total:: 5 hr 3 min

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Ingredients

4 firm, ripe peaches (about 1 pound), halved and pitted, cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons Amaretto, Nocello or other nut-flavored liqueur
Almond Mousse, recipe follows
Toasted sliced almonds, garnish
White chocolate curls, garnish

Directions

Prepare a grill or broiler.

In a bowl, toss the peach halves with the Amaretto and let sit for 15 minutes.

Place the peaches, cut sides down, on the grill and cook until marked and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cut into quarters. Transfer to desert bowls or plates and top each with a scoop of the mousse. Garnish with the sliced almonds and grated white chocolate, and serve.

Almond Mousse:

5 ounces almonds, lightly toasted and cooled

4 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon dark corn syrup

2 tablespoons warm water

3 large egg yolks

3 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur

1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Blend the almonds and 2 tablespoons of the sugar into a paste in a food processor or blender. Set almond paste aside.

Beat the cream and remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside.

In the top of a double boiler or in a medium metal bowl, combine the corn syrup and water and whisk until smooth. Add the egg yolks and Amaretto, place over a pot of simmering water and beat with an electric mixer until very thick and ribbons form. Remove from the heat and continue to beat until cool. Fold in the vanilla and whipped cream until just blended. Fold in the reserved almond paste. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours.

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recipe Grilled Peaches with Almond Mousse
Kari Holland, MI 08-23-2007
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe and used it as a filling in a white cake. It was amazing. Everyone loved it.
recipe Grilled Peaches with Almond Mousse
kyle Charleston, SC 06-22-2006
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Delicious and rich. But look out...
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is delicious mousse and it's very rich according to guests who've had the pleasure. I'd recommend one change though. ... Since the almond paste is so heavy, mix the almond paste into the egg yoke mixture first and get that smooth. Then fold in the whipped cream. You'll have better luck keping the mousse light and fluffyRead more
recipe Grilled Peaches with Almond Mousse
Anonymous 04-18-2006
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greatest recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

was very very delicious
recipe Grilled Peaches with Almond Mousse
Nelly Boston, MA 12-22-2005
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Nice variation on your typical mousse
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I had to be creative because peaches weren't in season when I made this. I used tangerines instead. Also, I would suggest... adding a little Amaretto after boiling (for that extra kick). Also use plain gelatin (a cheat) because the mixture is heavy with the almonds and may not set properly otherwise. Make sure the gelatin is heated so its properties are activated as it cools.Read more
recipe Grilled Peaches with Almond Mousse
Erica Red Bluff, CA 04-08-2005
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Stawbarry Mold
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It's SSSOOO Yummy!!!!!!!!!
recipe Grilled Peaches with Almond Mousse
KATY Miami, FL 08-14-2004
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Peaches ala fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was very excellent, especially the almaretto almond mousse. It was fantastic. My mouth & my husband thank you. ... Katy God bless....Read more