Blackberry Mousse
Blackberry mousse is the dessert equivalent of a summer sunset — sweet, lush, and unforgettable. With its light, airy texture and deeply fruity flavor, this mousse melts on your tongue like a dream. Reminiscent of berry picking in late July, it captures the juicy vibrancy and charm of warm-weather days in a single, silky bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the blackberries in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth.
- Strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds. Discard the seeds.
- Pour the blackberry purée into a saucepan over medium heat. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the tablespoon of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Warm the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds until melted and liquefied. Stir into the warm blackberry mixture until fully combined. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the cooled blackberry mixture gently into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula until well blended and streak-free.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Serve chilled. Garnish with extra berries or mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 17gSodium: 15mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g
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