For simple syrup mix: Combine ¼ cup sugar and ½ cup water over heat. Bring to a simmer and dissolve sugar. Cool. Add 2 tablespoons triple sec. Put to the side for later.

Now mix 6 tablespoons water and the gelatin in small metal bowl. Store and place bowl in shallow pan of water and heat until gelatin dissolves. Set aside.

Put the 1½ cups of passion fruit syrup in a saucepan. Warm and then stir in dissolved gelatin. Next stir in other 6 tablespoons sugar and stir to blend and dissolve. Cool completely, then add the other 4 tablespoons of triple sec. Set aside.

Whip cream until stiff and fold gelatin and syrup mixture into the cream. Pour ½ of the mousse into a loaf pan. Dip the ladyfingers into the simple syrup liqueur mixture and center them on the mousse. Now pour in the other half of the mousse. Refrigerate overnight. To unmold, run a warmed knife around the edges and invert pan over plate. Wrap a hot towel around mold and then lift off.

Decorate top with the kiwi slices or candied orange slices and keep refrigerated until serving. Will serve 10–12.