Description
Delightful raspberry coconut mousse blends tropical flavors with creamy textures. Silky layers of coconut and tart raspberries create an elegant dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups raspberries, plus extra for topping
- 1 ½ cups whipping cream (33% milk fat)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tbsps gelatin powder
Instructions
- Gelatin Preparation: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water, allowing it to bloom and absorb liquid for 5 minutes.
- Coconut Milk Infusion: Gently warm coconut milk in a saucepan until heated through, avoiding boiling, then whisk in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Cooling Phase: Transfer the gelatin-coconut mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a cool, slightly thickened consistency.
- Cream Transformation: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft, billowy peaks form, then carefully fold the cooled coconut gelatin mixture into the whipped cream, maintaining an airy texture.
- Layering Technique: Create a base layer of fresh raspberries in mason jars or glass serving dishes, then gently pour the coconut mousse over the fruit, ensuring even distribution.
- Setting and Chilling: Refrigerate the mousse for 4-5 hours or overnight to allow complete setting and flavor melding.
- Final Presentation: Before serving, optionally adorn with additional fresh raspberries or toasted coconut flakes for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Gelatin Activation: Blooming gelatin in cold water ensures smooth dissolution and prevents lumps, critical for a silky texture.
- Temperature Control: Warm coconut milk gently to preserve nutrients and prevent scorching, maintaining delicate flavor profile.
- Whipping Technique: Soft peaks in cream are essential; over-whipping causes grainy texture and reduces volume.
- Chilling Strategy: Minimum 4-hour refrigeration allows complete setting and deepens flavor integration between coconut and raspberry layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg