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Raspberry Mousse

Delightfully Light Raspberry Mousse for Effortless Indulgence

Indulge in a delightful Raspberry Mousse that is light, airy, and bursting with fresh raspberry flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Raspberries Fresh or thawed frozen raspberries
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Or agar-agar for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can be substituted with whipped coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Regular sugar can be used if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • small bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Raspberry Mousse
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes, stirring gently until the mixture becomes syrupy.
  2. Pour the cooked raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to strain out the seeds, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
  3. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
  4. Gently reheat the strained raspberry puree until warm, then stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 3–5 minutes.
  6. Fold the whipped cream into the raspberry mixture gently, maintaining its airy texture.
  7. Spoon the mousse into serving glasses, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours until set.
  8. Garnish with fresh raspberries or mint leaves before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Always strain the raspberry puree for a smooth texture and watch your cream closely to avoid overwhipping.

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