Heat the milk in a small pan. Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar
and pour on the milk, beating. Return to the pan and stir over low
heat until the custard thickens. Or cook in the top of a double boiler.
Stir in the vanilla and leave the
custard to cool. Stir in the bread crumbs. Pour the orange juice into a small
bowl, sprinkle on the gelatine and heat over a pan of hot water until
the gelatine has dissolved.
Stir into the custard. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and
fold into the mixture when it is on the point of setting. Turn into a
wetted 450 ml mould and chill for 90 minutes. Unmould on to a serving dish.
Serving Suggestion
Surround the mousse with a selection of
fresh fruits soft fruits such as raspberries, strawberries or black
berries; sliced peaches; apricots or bananas tossed in lemon juice; or
halved plums.