Description
Raspberry mousse is a delightful and indulgent dessert with a light, airy texture and a burst of sweet and tart raspberry flavor. Its creamy consistency and vibrant pink hue make it a popular choice for celebrations and romantic dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons gelatin (or agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the raspberries by rinsing them under cold water and gently patting them dry. If using frozen raspberries, thaw them completely. Mash the raspberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare the gelatin by sprinkling it over 1/4 cup water and letting it sit for 5 minutes. Heat gently until dissolved, then let it cool slightly.
- Fold the raspberry puree into the whipped cream, then gently fold in the cooled gelatin mixture until fully combined.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups or a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until set.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: Use coconut cream or whipped coconut milk in place of heavy whipping cream.
- Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Sugar-Free: Replace sugar with a sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia.
- Flavor Variations: Add other berries, such as strawberries or blueberries, or infuse with flavors like mint or orange zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: raspberry mousse, mousse, dessert, berry dessert, no-bake dessert, creamy mousse, easy dessert