Fresh and Light Citrus Terrine
The citrus terrine is a refreshing and light dessert that will delight your guests with its sweetness and freshness. Perfect for hot summer days or at the end of a meal, this elegant dessert combines tart and sweet flavors, showcasing the richness of citrus fruits. Its preparation is surprisingly simple and requires only a few ingredients. This terrine is ideal for a family meal or a special occasion, adding a colorful and vitamin-rich touch to any menu. Citrus fruits, rich in vitamin C, offer health benefits while awakening your taste buds. Best enjoyed cold, you can serve it as is or pair it with a fruit coulis or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful temperature contrast. Let yourself be charmed by this recipe that combines simplicity and flavor, offering a refined presentation on your table.
- Preparation time: 20 min
- Cooking time: 0 mais 24 h de repos
- Servings: for 6 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 5 oranges
- - 2 grapefruits or pomelos
- - 1 lime
- - 5 sheets of gelatin
- - 100 g of sugar
Preparation
1. Start by soaking the gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water.
2. Carefully peel all the citrus fruits.
3. Using a knife, remove the skin of the citrus fruits in segments while leaving some of the pulp; keep the scraps.
4. Gently separate the citrus segments and arrange them in a terrine or cake mold.
5. Squeeze the peels with the preserved pulp to extract the juice, then pour this juice into a saucepan with the sugar and bring to a boil.
6. As soon as the mixture starts to boil, remove it from the heat, add the squeezed gelatin sheets, and stir until completely dissolved.
7. Pour this mixture over the fruits in the terrine, then gently press down with a spoon to distribute evenly.
8. Place the terrine in the refrigerator and let it set overnight.
