Description
A light and airy Raspberry Mousse made with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and a hint of vanilla. This no-bake dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for a refreshing summer treat or elegant dinner finale.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Gelatin Mixture
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Cream Mixture
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh raspberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Purée: In a blender or food processor, purée the raspberries until smooth. Pass the purée through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, ensuring a silky texture. Transfer the strained purée into a small saucepan.
- Cook with Sugar and Lemon: Add the granulated sugar and lemon juice to the saucepan with the raspberry purée. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat.
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes. This allows the gelatin to soften and ‘bloom’ for proper dissolution.
- Dissolve Gelatin in Purée: Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm raspberry purée until the gelatin fully dissolves. Let the mixture cool to room temperature to prevent curdling the cream.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract with a mixer until soft peaks form, giving the mousse its characteristic light texture.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the cooled raspberry mixture into the whipped cream carefully to maintain the airy texture until completely combined and smooth.
- Chill to Set: Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the mousse to fully set and develop flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired to add a fresh and elegant touch.
Notes
- For an ultra-smooth texture, make sure to strain the raspberry purée thoroughly to remove seeds.
- You can prepare the mousse a day in advance to enhance the flavor and improve texture.
- If desired, substitute gelatin with vegetarian-friendly agar-agar but adjust the setting time accordingly.
- Use chilled cream and bowl for better whipping results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
