Karens White Russian Mousse Pie Recipes

WHITE RUSSIAN PIE

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and egg yolks in the top of a double boiler over barely simmering water.
• Heat the mixture, whisking constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 7-8 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat; whisk in bourbon; remove insert from the double boiler and set the custard aside to cool.
• When the custard has cooled, pour the coffee into a small bowl; sprinkle the gelatin over the coffee; set aside for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the coffee mixture to a small saucepan and gently heat, whisking until the gelatin has dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and gradually whisk into the custard mixture.
• Scrape the custard into a large bowl and refrigerate, whisking every few minutes.
• As soon as you refrigerate the custard, using a chilled bowl and chilled beaters, beat the cream using an electric mixer, until soft peaks form.
• Add in the Kahlua and vanilla and beat briefly.
• Add in the powdered sugar and beat briefly again, until stiff but not grainy.
• As soon as the refrigerated custard shows signs of thickening, remove it from the refrigerator and whisk in about 1/2 cup of the whipped cream until smooth.
• Add the remaining whipped cream in 2 parts, gently folding the mixtures together until evenly combined.
• Transfer the filling into the chilled pie shell, smoothing the top.
• Cover with loosely tented foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Garnish with chocolate-covered coffee beans before serving.

KAREN'S WHITE RUSSIAN MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• For crust: Combine first 3 ingredients in 9-inch springform pan; press into bottom and up sides. Refrigerate until firm.
• For filling: Sprinkle gelatin over water in small bowl. Set in pan of simmering water and stir until dissolved. Whisk yolks and 4 tablespoons sugar in large bowl until thickened and light. Gradually whisk in dissolved gelatin. Blend in 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Kahlua and vodka. Set in larger bowl filled with ice and stir until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
• Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff and shiny. Fold into gelatin mixture. Beat 1/2 cup cream to stiff peaks. Fold into gelatin mixture. Turn filling into crust. Refrigerate pie at least 3 hours or overnight.
• For topping: Beat 1 cup whipping cream to soft peaks. Add 3 tablespoons Kahlua and 2 tablespoons sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Swirl topping over pie. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Serve chilled.

WHITE RUSSIAN TART

Steps:

• Put the biscuits and butter in a blender and blitz into crumbs. Press them into the base and up the sides of a deep 23cm fluted tart tin, then put in the fridge to chill while you make the filling.
• Put the marshmallows and milk in a pan and warm through gently while whisking. When it's close to boiling, take it off the heat but keep stirring. Once the marshmallows are fully dissolved, whisk in the vodka and Kahlúa, then leave it to cool completely.
• Whisk the cream until it's pillowy, then add the cooled marshmallow mixture. Once combined, pile it all onto your tart base and chill for a few hours. Before you serve it, grate some dark chocolate and a little nutmeg over the top, then try not to eat it all before serving.

RASPBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 9-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Arrange graham crackers in an even layer in pan, breaking them to fit as necessary. Place lemon juice in a small bowl and sprinkle with gelatin. Let sit until gelatin softens, 3 minutes. In a blender, puree 2 cups raspberries until smooth, scraping down bowl as needed. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup, pressing on solids (you should have about 1 cup of puree); discard solids.
• In a small saucepan, combine raspberry puree and 1/2 cup sugar over medium. Cook until bubbles form at edge. Add gelatin mixture and cook, stirring constantly, just until gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a small bowl and let cool to room temperature, 20 minutes. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and 2 tablespoons sugar on medium-high until firm peaks form, about 4 minutes. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in raspberry puree mixture until combined. Pour over graham crackers. Smooth top with an offset spatula and arrange 3 cups raspberries on top. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours (or up to overnight).
• Using parchment, gently lift pie out of pan and place on a serving plate. Peel away parchment from sides of pie; trim excess paper with scissors or a sharp knife. Cut into 12 pieces to serve.