Rhubarb & ginger syllabub

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Rhubarb & ginger syllabub
25 min.
4
533kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dessert game with a truly delightful treat? Introducing our Rhubarb & Ginger Syllabub—a dessert that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh rhubarb with the warm spice of ginger. This vibrant and creamy dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual spectacle, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties, casual gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence after a long day.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this charming dessert that's both vegetarian and gluten-free. The star of the show, rhubarb, adds a beautiful blush of color and a tangy flavor that sings in harmony with the luxurious mascarpone and silky double cream. The addition of ginger provides a gentle warmth, while shards of crystallised ginger offer a delightful textural contrast to each creamy bite.

Perfect as an appetizer to start your meal or as a refreshing snack on a sunny afternoon, this Rhubarb & Ginger Syllabub is sure to impress your guests or brighten your own day. With only 533 calories per serving, you can enjoy this decadent treat without any guilt. So, grab your mixing bowl and frying pan—let's create a dessert that’s bound to leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 400 rhubarb cut into small cubes
  • piece ginger peeled finely chopped
  • 75 sugar 
  • 100 ml wine 
  • 100 mascarpone cheese light
  • 300 ml double cream 
  • 50 powdered sugar 
  • pieces ginger finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the mascarpone, double cream and icing sugar to soft peaks.
  4. Remove 4 tbsp cooled rhubarb and mash with a fork, then fold into the cream mixture.
  5. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories533kcal
Protein3.69%
Fat66.34%
Carbs29.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.02
Glycemic Load
13.6
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
7.9482607789662%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
2.37mg
Epicatechin
0.65mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.6mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.43kcal
26.67%
Fat:38.76g
59.64%
Saturated Fat:24.41g
152.57%
Carbohydrates:39.39g
13.13%
Net Carbohydrates:37.55g
13.65%
Sugar:34.52g
38.36%
Cholesterol:110.26mg
36.75%
Sodium:40.12mg
1.74%
Alcohol:2.61g
100%
Alcohol %:1.28%
100%
Protein:4.85g
9.7%
Vitamin A:1561.08IU
31.22%
Vitamin K:31.82µg
30.3%
Calcium:173.75mg
17.38%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.64%
Potassium:387.64mg
11.08%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.73%
Vitamin C:8.57mg
10.38%
Vitamin D:1.21µg
8.05%
Fiber:1.85g
7.38%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.47%
Phosphorus:63.09mg
6.31%
Magnesium:20.78mg
5.2%
Selenium:3.59µg
5.13%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.33%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.93%
Folate:10.52µg
2.63%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.46%
Iron:0.39mg
2.19%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.15%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.01%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.96%
Copper:0.04mg
1.88%