Quick Pineapple Mousse

Added by Sadaf Afshan 
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Quick Pineapple Mousse 
This recipe was given to me by a dear Aunt of mine who loves in Kolkata, India. Her recipes have always been a hit whenever I have made them. 
This light and refreshing mousse is the perfect dessert for summer, not to mention very quick and easy too. It's hard to go wrong with this one......a lifesaver when you can't spare much time for making an elaborate dessert.


Ingredients:
750 ml milk
3 tbsp vanilla custard powder
4 tbsp sugar
250 ml whipping cream
...2-3 tbsp icing sugar
About one and a half cups canned pineapple chunks
4 - 5 tbsp pineapple juice

Directions:
1) Mix half cup milk with 3 tbsp custard powder and 4 tbsp sugar until it forms a smooth paste. Boil the remaining milk.
2)When it comes to a full boil remove from heat and add the custard paste, stirring constantly to avoid lumps .
3) Return to medium heat and bring to a boil again while stirring constantly. Simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
Cool the custard completely.
4) Beat the whipping cream along with the icing sugar with an electric mixer until it's a bit fluffy.
5) Add the cooled custard and beat on low speed until the whole mixture is smooth and fluffy.
6) Add the pineapple juice and beat again till it's combined.
7) Gently fold in the pineapple chunks.
8) Refrigerate for a few hours before serving. 

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