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Lebanese Date & Orange Blossom Mousse: A Creamy Delight Recipe

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This Lebanese Date & Orange Blossom Mousse is a luscious and creamy dessert that combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with fragrant orange blossom essence and a hint of vanilla. Perfectly airy with whipped cream and a touch of Greek yogurt, this mousse offers a rich yet refreshing treat enhanced with a crunchy pistachio topping.

Ingredients

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For the Date Mixture

  • 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup pure honey
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom essence
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Zest from 1 orange

For the Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

For Garnish

  • Chopped pistachios for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soften the Dates: Place the chopped dates in a saucepan with 1/2 cup of water. Heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until the dates soften and the mixture becomes slightly reduced.
  2. Cool the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the dates to cool for a few minutes to prevent heat from affecting the blending process.
  3. Blend the Base: Transfer the softened dates along with any leftover water into a blender or food processor. Add Greek yogurt, honey, orange blossom essence, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
  4. Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form – meaning the cream holds shape but is still soft and airy.
  5. Fold in the Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the date mixture, taking care to keep the airiness intact and create a light mousse texture.
  6. Add Orange Zest: Incorporate the orange zest by folding it gently throughout the mousse to evenly distribute its citrus aroma and flavor.
  7. Chill the Mousse: Spoon the mousse into serving cups or bowls. Cover each with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and firm up the mousse.
  8. Serve with Garnish: When ready to serve, sprinkle the top with chopped pistachios for a delightful crunch and added color, if desired.

Notes

  • For best results, use ripe Medjool dates to ensure natural sweetness and softness.
  • Chilling the mousse overnight enhances flavor melding and texture.
  • This mousse should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 2-3 days.
  • Orange zest adds fresh citrus notes but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use a plant-based yogurt and sweetener.

Keywords: Lebanese mousse, Date mousse, Orange blossom dessert, Creamy mousse, Middle Eastern dessert, Healthy mousse, Date and orange zest recipe

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