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raspberry mousse recipe

Raspberry Mousse Recipe – Easy 5-Ingredient Light Dessert

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This raspberry mousse is a light, airy, and creamy dessert bursting with fresh berry flavor. With just five simple ingredients and minimal prep, it’s the perfect quick treat for any occasion and is naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (240g) raspberries, fresh or frozen (thawed and drained if frozen)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp / 7g) unflavored gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) cold water (for blooming gelatin)

Instructions

  1. Place raspberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spatula to remove seeds. You should have about 1 cup of smooth puree.
  3. Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water in a small saucepan. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
  4. Gently heat the gelatin mixture over low, stirring until dissolved (about 2 minutes). Do not let it boil.
  5. Whisk the dissolved gelatin into the raspberry puree until fully blended. Add vanilla extract. Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  6. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes with a mixer).
  7. Gently fold the raspberry-gelatin mixture into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula, keeping as much air as possible.
  8. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  9. Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins. Tap gently to smooth the tops.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set. Can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
  11. Serve chilled, topped with extra raspberries, whipped cream, or a mint sprig if desired.

Notes

Chill your bowl and beaters for faster, more stable whipped cream. Always strain raspberry puree for the smoothest texture. If using frozen berries, thaw and drain well to avoid watery mousse. For a vegetarian version, substitute gelatin with agar agar. Mousse can be made a day ahead; flavors deepen overnight.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20
  • Sodium: 25
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 2

Keywords: raspberry mousse, easy mousse, gluten-free dessert, summer dessert, berry mousse, light dessert, 5-ingredient dessert, no-bake dessert

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