Description
Experience the delicate sweetness of fresh blackberries in this creamy and airy Blackberry Mousse. This dessert is a perfect blend of fruity tanginess and velvety texture, ideal for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 envelope (1/4 oz) unflavored gelatin (optional, for stability)
- 2 tbsp water (if using gelatin)
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackberries:
- Puree the blackberries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, extracting about 1 cup of puree.
- Sweeten the Puree:
- Heat the blackberry puree with sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves, then cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
- Prepare the Gelatin (Optional):
- Bloom gelatin by sprinkling it over 2 tbsp of water and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat the mixture gently until melted and mix it into the cooled puree.
- Combine:
- Fold the blackberry mixture gently into the whipped cream until just combined to maintain its airy texture.
- Chill:
- Divide into serving dishes, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use agar-agar instead of gelatin.
- Adjust sweetness by adding or reducing sugar based on the tartness of the blackberri
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
