Asparagus mousse with olive bread

Ingredients

  • 300g asparagus spears
  • ½ cup cream
  • 500g cream cheese
  • 2tsp gelatine powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Radicchio leaves, to serve
  • Olive bread, to serve

 Method

Step 1
Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water until tender.
Refresh in ice water to retain colour and cool.

Step 2
Place the cream cheese and cream in a food processor, along with the
asparagus spears. Process until smooth.
Dissolve the gelatine in 3 tablespoons of boiling water.

Step 3
In a bowl, combine the cream cheese mixture and the gelatine.
Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Pour into a small, greased mould and allow to set in the fridge for 3 hours.

Step 4
Once set, place the base of the dish into a container of hot water and allow to
loosen for around 30 seconds. Turn the mousse out onto a serving dish.
Surround with radicchio leaves to garnish.

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