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Presentation

Dessert of French origin prepared with eggs, mascarpone, sugar, raspberries and speculoos or ladyfingers

Ingredients
Serves 8

• 3 eggs
• 250 g mascarpone cheese (about 8.8 oz / 1 cup)
• 100 g sugar (about 3.5 oz / ½ cup)
• 300 g raspberries (about 10.5 oz / 2 cups)
• ½ package speculoos cookies (125 g) or ladyfingers (about 4.4 oz)
• A few whole raspberries, for garnish

Method

Pour 50 g of sugar over the raspberries to reduce their acidity.

Separate the egg whites from the yolks.

Mix the egg yolks with 3 teaspoons of sugar until the mixture turns white. Add the mascarpone and mix until a homogeneous dough is formed.

Whip the egg whites until stiff and gradually incorporate them into the mascarpone mixture.

Break up the speculoos.

Line the bottom of the verrines (glass containers) with the speculoos and add a layer of raspberries and a thicker layer of mascarpone.

Repeat the process by filling the verrines with mascarpone until they are full.

Let it rest in the refrigerator for 3 hours before serving.

Just before serving, garnish with a few raspberries and a piece of speculoos.

Allergens

Raspberries: possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy

Mascarpone: contains milk allergens

Speculoos or ladyfingers: contain gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Speculoos: Spiced Christmas cookies

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Raspberry: rich in sugars, essential oils, anthocyanins, organic acids, vitamins B and C, tannins and pectins, it has a diuretic action promoting kidney function, hypoglycemic and vasoprotective promoting the functionality of the cardiovascular system, antioxidant par excellence that strengthens the immune system. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Mascarpone: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Speculoos or ladyfingers: based on cereals that stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Eggs: source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects suffering from:

• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)

Not recommended in case of:

• Anorexia-weight loss
• Nausea-vomiting
• Diarrhea