Passion Fruit Gelee With Basil Cream Recipes

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small saucepan let stand to softened. Cook over low heat until gelatin is dissolved 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp puree at a time until gelatin mixture is cool, then whisk in remaining puree. Transfer to a clean bowl and over an ice bath, stirring occasionally until consistency of raw egg whites 15-25 minutes. Pour into desired shape such as cake pan and freeze for 20 minutes or until set.

Steps:

• Lightly oil baking pan.
• Sprinkle gelatin over water in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and let stand 4 minutes to soften. Heat gelatin over medium-low heat, stirring, until dissolved. Stir in 2 cups sugar until dissolved, then stir in lemon juice.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, washing any sugar crystals down side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Reduce heat to medium-low and boil, uncovered, without stirring, 13 minutes (watch carefully so that mixture does not boil over). Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes for bubbles to dissipate. (Skim any foam that remains after 5 minutes.) Stir in passion-fruit purée (do not scrape bottom of pan; leave any dark bits that stick). Pour into baking pan and let stand at room temperature until set, at least 12 hours.
• Run a sharp knife around edge of gelatin and invert onto a cutting board. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips, then cut strips into 1-inch pieces. Just before serving, gently toss gelées in a bowl of sugar to coat, brushing off excess.