Raspberry Mousse
A light and airy raspberry mousse dessert that melts in your mouth, perfect for special occasions or as a sweet reward.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons gelatin powder
- ¼ cup cold water
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin by mixing the gelatin powder with cold water in a small bowl and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Blend the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth.
- Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until dissolved.
- Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Combine the raspberry mixture with the whipped cream by gently folding them together.
- Chill the mousse in serving dishes in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve the mousse topped with remaining raspberries and a mint leaf.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, use glass dessert cups and top with a dollop of whipped cream. The mousse can be made a day in advance for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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