GULAB JAMUN 'N' PISTACHIO MOUSSE CAKE

Ingredients :

Vanilla Sponge Cake - 1

Pistachio mousse - 750 grams

Gulab Jamuns - 20

Pistachios(Thinly sliced) for garnish - 60 grams

Sugar Syrup - 1- 1/2 cups

For The Mousse :

Pistachios(blanched and pureed) - 200 grams

Sugar - 200 grams

Unflavoured Gelatin - 15 grams

Lemon Juice - 15 ml Egg Whites - 2

Whipping Cream - 400 grams
Pistachio Nuts(Chopped) - 30 grams

Method :

For Mousse :
1) Blanch pistachio in boiling hot water.Grind with little water to make puree.combine pistachio puree with sugar in a medium bowl.
2) Soften gelatin in lemon juice,stir into dissolve over hot water.Stir into puree.
3) Beat egg whites until foamy and add to puree.Place mixture in freezer.When partially frozen,for about 45-60 minutes,beat in a food processor or blender until pale in colour.
4) Transfer to bowl.Whip one cup of cream and fold into mixture.Add the chopped pistachios.

For Assembly :
1) Slice the vanilla sponge cake in to two layers.I prepared the cake from scratch,you may prepare at home or buy from shop.
2) Soak the lower layer with sugar syrup.Place gulab jamun cut into half to cover the whole layer as shown in the picture.

3) Cover with pistachio mousse and level,before placing the second layer repeat the process and finish off with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and decorate however you wish.The yummy Gulab Jamun 'n' Pistachio mousse cake is ready.

This is a perfect treat for those who have a sweet tooth.This Indo-Western combinations are sure to be a hit at all social soirees.

This is my entry for SHF #34 for the theme "Going Local" hosted by the "The Passionate Cook".I prepared this lovely cake for my son's birthday and for the SHF.