Description
Heavenly Raspberry Mousse dances between delicate sweetness and silky elegance, offering pure summer indulgence. Light clouds of raspberry-infused cream melt seamlessly on palates, leaving you craving another delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 0.25 cup raspberry puree
Dairy and Stabilizers:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp gelatin powder
Sweeteners and Extras:
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Gently press fresh raspberries through a fine-mesh sieve to extract pure raspberry puree, ensuring smooth texture and removing seeds.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small saucepan, allowing it to bloom for 5 minutes until it absorbs liquid completely.
- Heat the gelatin mixture over low heat, stirring continuously until gelatin dissolves completely without boiling.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy base for the mousse.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine raspberry puree, greek yogurt, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, whisking until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Slowly fold the dissolved gelatin into the raspberry mixture, ensuring even distribution without deflating the mixture.
- Gradually incorporate whipped cream into the raspberry mixture using gentle folding motions to maintain volume and create a uniform texture.
- Transfer the mousse into individual serving glasses or a large decorative bowl, using a spatula to smooth the surface.
- Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight, allowing the mousse to set and develop a firm yet creamy consistency.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh whole raspberries and optional mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Strain raspberries carefully to extract maximum juice while preventing seed passage through the sieve.
- Allow gelatin to bloom completely before heating to ensure smooth, lump-free incorporation into the mousse.
- Chill mixing bowl and whisk beforehand for achieving perfectly whipped cream with stable peaks.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help gelatin dissolve more effectively and blend seamlessly with other components.
- Select ripe, sweet raspberries for intense natural flavor and vibrant color in the final dessert.
- Consider substituting greek yogurt with coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy texture.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on raspberry sweetness to control overall dessert’s sugar content.
- Experiment with alternative garnishes like toasted almond slivers or dark chocolate shavings for added complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg