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Valentine’s Raspberry Mousse

Delicious Valentine's Raspberry Mousse Recipe for Sweethearts

This Valentine's Raspberry Mousse is a decadent treat that will impress your loved ones with its light and creamy texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 512

Ingredients
  

  • 18 ounces fresh raspberries
  • 7 tablespoons confectioners' sugar or more as needed
  • 4 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 package unflavored gelatin .25 ounce
  • 1.75 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
  • 1 dash lemon juice

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Sieve
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Set a few raspberries aside for garnish.
  2. Combine remaining raspberries and confectioners' sugar in a bowl, mix, and set aside for 30 minutes.
  3. Pass raspberries through a sieve to strain out seeds. Discard seeds.
  4. Pour orange juice into a small saucepan and sprinkle gelatin on top. Set aside for 1 minute.
  5. Heat over low temperature without boiling until gelatin is fully dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the stove, allow to cool slightly, then mix with raspberry purée.
  6. Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy.
  7. Add vanilla sugar gradually, continuing to beat until soft peaks form.
  8. Fold whipped cream into raspberry purée.
  9. Stir in lemon juice and sweeten with more confectioners' sugar if desired.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  11. Garnish with the reserved raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 43mgFiber: 9gSugar: 21g

Notes

For an adult version, consider adding a splash of liqueur like Chambord. Top with chocolate shavings for an indulgent finish.

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