Raspberry Mousse
A light and airy dessert that captures the essence of fresh raspberries with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh raspberries Use fresh for the best flavor.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Ensure it's cold before whipping.
- 1/4 cup sugar Adjust according to sweetness of raspberries.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Enhances the raspberry flavor.
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin (optional) Dissolve in warm water if using.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, blend fresh raspberries with lemon juice and sugar until smooth. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the raspberry puree and vanilla extract.
- If using gelatin, dissolve it in a little warm water according to package instructions and mix gently with the raspberry mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into individual cups or a large serving dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. Serve chilled.
Notes
Store any leftover raspberry mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Avoid refreezing to maintain texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 30mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g