Grapefruit Sherry Aspic
Nutrition
Calories: 179.41 kcalCarbohydrates: 39.95 gProtein: 2.53 gFat: 0.2 gSaturated Fat: 0.03 gSodium: 55.44 mgFiber: 0.22 gVitamin A: 1.652 IUCalcium: 20.71 mgIron: 0.45 mg
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 tbsp gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups and 6 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Soak 1-1/2 tablespoons gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water.
- Stir over heat 1/2 cup water and 1 cup sugar until sugar is dissolved.+
- Dissolve the gelatin in the hot syrup. Cool.
- Add: 2 cups and 6 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup dry sherry, 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Pour these ingredients into a wet 9-inch ring mold. Chill until firm.
- Turn it out on a platter.
- Optional: Fill the center with: soft cream cheese balls rolled in chopped nuts. Garnish the outer edge of the platter with avocado slices alternating with skinned grapefruit or orange sections on watercress or shredded lettuce.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
- Serve the salad with: Mayonnaise or French Dressing.