Raspberry Mousse: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
This Raspberry Mousse recipe is a light, airy dessert that combines fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and gelatin for a delightfully smooth texture. Perfect for a refreshing treat, it’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients and requires chilling time to set. Garnished with mint leaves, this mousse offers a vibrant and elegant way to enjoy raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Raspberry Base
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Gelatin Mixture
- 2 tablespoons gelatin powder
- ¼ cup cold water
Cream Mixture
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberries: Rinse the fresh raspberries and place them in a medium bowl. Add the granulated sugar and lemon juice, then let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes so the raspberries can macerate and release their juices.
- Puree Raspberries: Blend the macerated raspberries in a food processor or blender until smooth to create a vibrant raspberry puree.
- Strain Mixture: Pass the raspberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, using a spatula to help push the puree through, resulting in a smooth base for the mousse.
- Dissolve Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes. Then, microwave the mixture for 10-15 seconds until fully dissolved. Allow it to cool slightly before use.
- Combine Mixtures: Stir the dissolved gelatin thoroughly into the raspberry puree to ensure even distribution.
- Whip Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This should take around 3-5 minutes and is crucial to the mousse’s light texture.
- Fold Together: Gently fold the raspberry and gelatin mixture into the whipped cream. Take care not to deflate the whipped cream to maintain the mousse’s airy consistency.
- Transfer to Serving Dishes: Spoon the mousse mixture into individual dessert cups or bowls, preparing them for chilling.
- Chill: Cover the dishes with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours to allow it to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the mousse has set, remove it from the refrigerator and garnish with fresh raspberries and optional mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the gelatin is fully dissolved and slightly cooled before mixing it with the raspberry puree to prevent clumping.
- Gently folding the raspberry mixture into the whipped cream preserves the mousse’s light and airy texture.
- If fresh raspberries are not available, frozen raspberries can be used but thaw completely and drain excess liquid before macerating.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- For a firmer mousse, you can increase the gelatin by half a tablespoon.
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