Description
Indulgent raspberry mousse dances with silky smoothness, promising pure dessert delight. Creamy layers of sweet-tart berries invite you to savor each spoonful of this elegant French-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Raspberries:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
Primary Sweeteners and Stabilizers:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Whipped cream
- White chocolate shavings
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Crush ripe raspberries in a saucepan, combining with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Heat gently, stirring consistently until the fruits disintegrate and release their vibrant juices.
- Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to extract maximum flavor while removing seeds. Allow the puree to cool slightly and develop its intense crimson color.
- Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water, letting it absorb and transform into a soft, spongy texture. Warm the gelatin briefly until it becomes a clear liquid.
- Integrate the liquid gelatin into the warm raspberry puree, stirring smoothly to create a uniform, glossy mixture. Allow the combination to reach room temperature.
- Pour heavy cream into a chilled mixing bowl, adding powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Whip the cream with vigorous, circular motions until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Delicately fold the cooled raspberry puree into the whipped cream, using gentle sweeping motions to maintain the cream’s airy texture. Continue blending until the mousse achieves a consistent, silky appearance with a vibrant raspberry hue.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to suit personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Strain raspberry puree thoroughly to ensure a silky-smooth texture without unwanted seeds or pulp.
- Use gelatin sparingly to maintain a light, airy mousse consistency; overmixing can deflate the whipped cream.
- Opt for fresh, ripe raspberries to enhance the natural flavor and vibrant color of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg