Description
Pink Raspberry Mousse Cups are elegant, no-bake desserts with a light, airy texture and vibrant berry flavor. Perfect for spring gatherings, romantic occasions, or refined events, these mousse cups are as pretty as they are delicious.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin or 1 tsp agar-agar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese or mascarpone (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 drops pink food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed cookies or sponge cake (optional base)
- Fresh raspberries and mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer until soft and syrupy.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove seeds, return to pan, and stir in softened gelatin until fully dissolved. Let cool.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the cooled raspberry purée into the whipped cream. Add vanilla, cream cheese (if using), and food coloring.
- Spoon mousse into serving cups, optionally layering over crushed cookies or sponge cake.
- Chill for 3–4 hours until set.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use thawed frozen raspberries if fresh ones aren’t available.
- Adjust sugar for more or less sweetness based on preference.
- Agar-agar is a great vegetarian substitute for gelatin.
- Use piping bags for a more refined look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg