Rhubarb & ginger syllabub

INGREDIENTS


400g rhubarb, cut into small cubes
thumb-sized piece piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
75g caster sugar
100ml white wine
100g light mascarpone
300ml double cream
50g icing sugar
2 pieces crystallised ginger, finely chopped

PROCEDURE

• Put the rhubarb, root ginger, sugar and white wine in a pan, bring to the boil and simmer on a low heat for 4-5 mins until the rhubarb has softened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• In another bowl, whisk the mascarpone, double cream and icing sugar to soft peaks. Remove 4 tbsp cooled rhubarb and mash with a fork, then fold into the cream mixture.
• Divide the rest of the poached rhubarb between 4 glasses, reserving a bit. Spoon over the cream mixture, then top with a few pieces of crystallised ginger and the rest of the rhubarb. Can be chilled for several hours before serving.

SOURCE: bbcgoodfood.com