Dessert

Our jaffa mousse and cherry parfaits with double cream are a crowd-pleasing Christmas dessert

Name: Jaffa mousse and cherry parfaits with double cream recipe
Prep time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 85g packet raspberry jelly; 1 tsp powdered gelatine; 100g cherry; 400g store-bought chocolate mousse; ½ tsp orange essence; 133g packet plain Oreos; Finely grated zest of 1 orange; ½ tsp mixed spice; 400ml double cream; Chocolate, shaved, to serve; Glace cherries, to serve

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A trifle of sorts, this smooth jelly is topped with rich, orange spiked chocolate mousse, juicy cherries and indulgent cream.

85g packet raspberry jelly
1 tsp powdered gelatine
½ cup (100g) drained morello cherries
400g store-bought chocolate mousse
½ tsp orange essence
133g packet plain Oreos
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
½ tsp mixed spice
400ml Bulla double cream
Chocolate, shaved, to serve
Glace cherries, to serve

Method

1.

Combine jelly crystals and powdered gelatine in a heatproof jug. Add 2 cups (500ml) boiling water and mix until dissolved. Divide morello cherries and jelly liquid between 6 glasses and chill overnight to set.
2.

Combine chocolate mousse and orange essence in a bowl.
3.

Whiz Oreos, orange zest and mixed spice in a food processor until finely chopped.
4.

Dollop half the cream on top of the jelly. Top with a little crushed biscuit mixture and a spoonful of mousse, then more biscuit mixture. Finish with another dollop of cream. Chill for 1 hour to firm up.
5.

Top parfaits with chocolate and cherries to serve.