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Coconut Mousse

Creamy Coconut Mousse to Brighten Your Summer Desserts

A light and airy Coconut Mousse, perfect for summer desserts, featuring a delightful contrast with raspberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 packet Gelatin Powder Substitute with 4 gelatin sheets if preferred.
  • 14 oz Full Fat Coconut Milk Mix well before use.
  • 1.5 cups Whipping Cream Use heavy cream for best results.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for sweetness preference.
For the Topping
  • 4 cups Raspberries Plus extra for topping.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Mason jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin powder over ¼ cup of cold water and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
  2. Warm Coconut Milk: In a saucepan, warm coconut milk over low heat for 3-5 minutes, whisking gently.
  3. Dissolve Gelatin: Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm coconut milk until completely dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Whip Cream: Beat the whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, 3-5 minutes.
  5. Combine: Fold the cooled coconut milk mixture into the whipped cream gently.
  6. Jar Preparation: Layer ½ cup of fresh raspberries at the bottom of each mason jar.
  7. Fill Jars: Pour the mousse mixture over the raspberries, filling each jar.
  8. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  9. Serve: Garnish with additional raspberries and enjoy chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use chilled tools when whipping cream. Allow sufficient chill time for the mousse to firm up nicely.

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