Description
This raspberry mousse is a refreshing, no-bake dessert with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. It has a smooth, airy texture and is ideal for any occasion, from dinner parties to cozy nights in.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Puree the raspberries in a blender or food processor, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
- In a small saucepan, combine the raspberry puree, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is heated through.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a separate bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm raspberry mixture until completely dissolved, then allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold the cooled raspberry mixture gently into the whipped cream, being careful not to deflate the cream.
- Spoon the mousse into individual serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Make sure to let the mousse chill for at least 2-3 hours to set properly.
Frozen raspberries can be used, but they need to be thawed and drained before making the puree.
For a vegan alternative, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream and use agar-agar instead of gelatin.
The mousse can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
