Description
A light, airy, and fruity blackberry mousse made with fresh blackberries, whipped cream, and a touch of lemon, perfect for an elegant dessert or a refreshing summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar (adjust based on berry sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons of gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons of cold water
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash the blackberries under cold water, drain, and place in a bowl. Add sugar and lemon juice, then mash gently to create a chunky mixture. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine cold water and gelatin powder. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom. Then, heat gently on low until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
- Add the dissolved gelatin to the mashed blackberries and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Fold a small portion of the whipped cream into the blackberry mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the rest until well combined.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Notes
- Do not overwhip the cream to avoid a grainy texture.
- Ensure the gelatin is not too hot before mixing it with the berries.
- Chill mixing bowls and beaters for better whipped cream results.
- Can be made 1–2 days in advance for convenience.
- Use coconut cream and agar-agar for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: blackberry mousse, easy mousse recipe, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, berry mousse