Description
Indulge in the light and creamy delight of this Raspberry Mousse, a perfect balance of tart raspberries and sweet cream. This no-bake dessert is a refreshing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon cold water (for blooming gelatin)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh raspberries and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Raspberry Mixture: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 1/4 cup sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook until syrupy.
- Strain Mixture: Strain raspberry mixture, removing seeds. Let cool.
- Bloom Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a bowl. Let it bloom.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir gelatin into raspberry puree. Cool.
- Whip Cream: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold Together: Gently fold raspberry mixture into whipped cream.
- Chill: Spoon mousse into cups and chill for 2 hours.
- Garnish: Garnish with raspberries and mint before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen raspberries—just thaw before cooking.
- For a smoother texture, ensure raspberry puree is fully cooled before folding into the cream.
- Serve in small glasses or layer with cake or meringue for a fancier presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
