CARAMEL MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine gelatin and 1/4 cup water in top of a double boiler; place over simmering water.
• Heat, stirring, until gelatin dissolves.
• Cool.
• Combine sugar and 2 Tbsp water in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Boil until syrup is a golden caramel.
• Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining water until mixture is smooth; cool for 5 minutes.
• Stir in gelatin mixture.
• Combine egg yolks and sugar; beat until thick and creamy.
• Whisk in caramel mixture until fluffy.
• Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Fold egg white mixture and whipped cream into caramel mixture.
• Spoon into serving glasses.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Garnish with whipped cream.