Description
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Raspberry Mousse, a light and airy dessert that captures the essence of fresh raspberries. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, from intimate dinners to festive celebrations. With its vibrant hue and rich flavor, this mousse will certainly wow your guests while being surprisingly simple to prepare. Combining sweet raspberries with fluffy whipped cream, each bite is a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tsp unflavored gelatin powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp cold water (if using gelatin)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the raspberries. In a mixing bowl, combine them with granulated sugar and lemon juice (if using). Lightly crush the berries.
- In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the raspberry mixture into the whipped cream with a rubber spatula to maintain airiness.
- If using gelatin, dissolve it in cold water according to package instructions and add it to the mousse mixture.
- Spoon into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. Garnish with additional raspberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg