Description
Raspberry Mousse is a silky, airy dessert bursting with the tangy sweetness of real raspberries. This no-bake treat is perfect for dinner parties, summer afternoons, or any time you crave a light yet luxurious dessert. With a vivid pink color and creamy texture, it’s as elegant as it is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
2 cups raspberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Add raspberries to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
2. Pour the raspberry puree into a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and lemon juice, stir, and heat gently for 3–4 minutes. Do not boil.
3. In a small bowl, bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Stir into the warm raspberry mixture until dissolved. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
4. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
5. Gently fold the cooled raspberry mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula, working in batches to keep the mixture airy.
6. Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Chill your mixing bowl and whisk before whipping the cream to get a better texture.
Always let the raspberry-gelatin mixture cool before folding it into whipped cream to avoid deflation.
Straining the raspberry puree is essential for achieving a smooth mousse.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: raspberry mousse, no-bake dessert, fruit mousse