Description
A luscious, creamy raspberry mousse that’s bursting with fresh berry flavor, light as air, and perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert is elegant and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) gelatin
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cold water
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Raspberry Puree: Add 2 cups (250 g) of raspberries to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove seeds. Set aside.
- Dissolve the Gelatin: In a small saucepan, sprinkle 1 teaspoon (5 g) of gelatin over 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of cold water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes, then gently heat until dissolved, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Sweeten the Raspberry Puree: Stir 1/4 cup (50 g) of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lemon juice into the raspberry puree. Mix well.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip!
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the raspberry puree into the whipped cream until well combined. Then, stir in the dissolved gelatin until fully incorporated.
- Chill the Mousse: Divide the mousse into serving glasses or dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh raspberries, mint leaves, or white chocolate shavings just before serving.
Notes
Use chilled cream and a cold bowl for whipping to achieve the best volume. Allow enough time for the mousse to set completely in the refrigerator. For a vegetarian version, substitute gelatin with agar-agar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
Keywords: raspberry mousse, light dessert, easy mousse recipe, party dessert, French dessert