Cool, icy refreshment with sweetness of balsamic heightening the fresh watermelon flavour. This cool summer fruit is uniquely similar in consistency to a snow cone, especially when served cold. Aged balsamic vinegar lends sophistication for an adult-friendly treat.
Ingredients
1/2 seedless watermelon, cooled
12 drops aged balsamic vinegar (the older the better)
Method
- In 8˝ metal springform pan spread half the berries.
- Soak gelatin in cold water
- In metal bowl mix vanilla seeds and sugar into egg yolks. Whisk over pot of simmering water to make a sabayon.
- Squeeze water out of gelatin, then add to sabayon while it is still warm.
- Whisk egg whites until stiff, and fold them into the sabayon.
- Melt chocolate. Add to mixture.
- Whip cream and fold into mixture. Pour in pan over berries. Chill until firm.
- Remove from pan by slightly warming edges. Top with berries.
Yield 4 servings