Easy Raspberry Mousse Recipe Perfect for Parties
This easy raspberry mousse recipe combines tangy raspberries with velvety cream for an elegant yet simple dessert, perfect for parties or casual indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup heavy cream (at least 36% fat)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin (or agar-agar for vegetarian option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of lemon zest, raspberry syrup for garnish, fresh mint leaves for presentation
Instructions
- Blend the raspberries and sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth. If desired, strain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Set aside.
- Sprinkle gelatin over 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of cold water in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom. Then, heat gently (microwave or stovetop) until dissolved.
- Stir the dissolved gelatin into the raspberry purée. Mix well and let cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the cooled raspberry mixture into the whipped cream. Work slowly to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. Garnish with fresh raspberries, mint leaves, or a drizzle of raspberry syrup.
Notes
For a lighter mousse, fold in extra whipped cream. Ensure the raspberry purée is completely cool before folding it into the whipped cream to maintain the mousse’s airy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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