Falooda Kiri Mousse by Arwa Lootah

Preparing the Braiho (Basil seeds)

1. Rinse the braiho in a small bowl and soak in water.
2. Set aside until most of the water is absorbed and the braiho has created a coat around them.

Preparing the Rose Vermicelli

1. In a medium saucepan, cover the vermicelli with water and place on medium heat until cooked through.
2. Add rose syrup, rose water, and pink food coloring (you want the vermicelli to be pink).

Preparing the Rose Kiri Mousse

1. With the electric mixer on high speed, beat kiri until smooth (Don’t over beat it).
2. Mix in the powdered sugar and the rose essence.
3. In another bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
4. Add the corn syrup until soft peaks form (don’t over beat).
5. Fold half the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining until no white streaks shows.
6. Add a few drops of pink food coloring.
7. Fold ¾ of the vermicelli mix.

Assembling

1. In your serving glasses, place a tsp of the Braiho mix, top with remaining vermicelli then top with the mousse.
2. Repeat.
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.