Aperol and grapefruit citrus jellies

Prep
3h
makes
6
Aperol and grapefruit citrus jellies
Aperol and grapefruit citrus jellies
Aperol and grapefruit citrus jellies
Everyone's favourite summer cocktail in dessert form.

Ingredients (7)

  • 4 titanium-strength gelatine leaves
  • 4 grapefruit
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon and 1 orange
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) Aperol
  • 1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar
  • 100ml thickened cream
  • 1 tsp icing sugar, sifted

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Method

  • 1.
    Soak gelatine in cold water for 5 minutes to soften. Finely grate zest of 1 grapefruit and place in a bowl with lemon and orange zest. Cover and chill until needed.
  • 2.
    Combine lemon and orange juice, Aperol, caster sugar, 100ml water and juice from zested grapefruit in a saucepan. Squeeze excess water from gelatine and add to pan. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly, until gelatine and sugar are dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  • 3.
    Peel and segment the remaining 3 grapefruits and divide among six 250ml (1-cup) serving glasses. Divide Aperol jelly among glasses. Cover and chill for 3 hours or until set.
  • 4.
    Place cream, icing sugar and threequarters reserved zest mixture in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whisk to medium peaks. Divide cream mixture among glasses and scatter with remaining zest mixture to serve.
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