Whipping Cream: Delivers luxurious lightness and creates airy, cloud-like texture when whipped.
For Flavor and Decoration:
Raspberries: Brings vibrant, tangy flavor profile with natural sweetness and beautiful deep red color, perfect for both filling and garnishing.
Tools to Prepare Raspberry Mousse with Ease
Small Bowl: For softening gelatin with cold water.
Saucepan: To warm and mix coconut milk gently.
Whisk: Essential for combining coconut milk and dissolving gelatin smoothly.
Mixing Bowl: Perfect for whipping cream to soft peaks.
Electric Mixer: Helps create smooth whipped cream and blend mixtures.
Half-Pint Mason Jars: Used for serving and layering raspberries and mousse.
Measuring Cups: For accurate ingredient measurements.
Spatula: Helps scrape and fold ingredients evenly.
Instructions for a Smooth Raspberry Mousse
Gelatin Awakening Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom softly, transforming from powder to silky magic that will give our dessert its dreamy texture.
Coconut Milk Harmony Whisk coconut milk until it becomes a smooth, creamy canvas for our delectable creation, gently warming it to welcome the gelatin.
Gelatin Dance Stir the softened gelatin into the warm coconut milk, watching it dissolve completely and create a harmonious liquid base.
Cream Transformation Whip cream with a touch of sweetness, creating fluffy peaks that will give our mousse its signature light and airy character.
Mousse Fusion Gently fold the cooled coconut milk mixture into the whipped cream, creating a silky smooth blend that promises pure indulgence.
Raspberry Foundation Scatter fresh raspberries at the bottom of serving jars, creating a vibrant and juicy base for our creamy masterpiece.
Mousse Magic Pour the luxurious mixture over the raspberries, filling each jar with a cloud-like dessert that promises pure bliss.
Chill and Delight Refrigerate the jars for a few hours, allowing the mousse to set and the flavors to mingle into a refreshing summer treat.
Ideal Tips for Raspberry Mousse
Pro Tips & Twists
Bloom gelatin slowly in cold water to prevent lumps and ensure a silky-smooth texture throughout your mousse.
Swap raspberries with strawberries, blueberries, or mixed berries for a personalized fruity adventure that keeps everyone guessing.
Gently fold whipped cream into the coconut milk mixture to maintain those gorgeous air pockets that make mousse light and dreamy.
Create elegant dessert presentations by using champagne glasses, small ramekins, or decorative parfait glasses instead of mason jars for an instant sophistication upgrade.
This dessert can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, making it perfect for stress-free entertaining and letting flavors develop beautifully in the refrigerator.
Ways to Plate and Serve Raspberry Mousse
Sweet Berry Breakfast Companion: Pair this creamy raspberry mousse with a slice of warm, buttery brioche toast for a luxurious morning treat.
Elegant Dessert Presentation: Garnish each mason jar with delicate mint leaves and a light dusting of powdered sugar to create a stunning visual and flavor contrast.
Texture-Rich Topping Adventure: Sprinkle crushed toasted almonds or granola on top to add a delightful crunch that complements the smooth, silky mousse texture.
Summer Party Serving Style: Create a beautiful dessert buffet by arranging the mason jars on a rustic wooden board with fresh whole raspberries scattered around for an inviting, Instagram-worthy display.
Keeping Raspberry Mousse Fresh and Fluffy
Refrigeration Rhythm: Store your raspberry mousse jars in the coldest part of the refrigerator, typically at the back, away from the door to maintain consistent temperature and prevent flavor absorption from other foods.
Quick Consumption Window: Enjoy these delightful desserts within 3-4 days for optimal taste and texture, ensuring maximum freshness and preventing potential spoilage of the delicate mousse.
Freezing Strategy: For longer storage, wrap each mason jar tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 2 weeks. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving to maintain the mousse's silky smooth consistency.
Topping Tip: Keep additional fresh raspberries in a separate sealed container in the refrigerator, adding them just before serving to maintain their vibrant color and prevent moisture from affecting the mousse's delicate structure.
Raspberry mousse combines delicate French pastry techniques with fresh, seasonal berries. Silky layers of creamy dessert invite home bakers to experience elegant simplicity with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups raspberries (plus extra for topping)
1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) full fat coconut milk
1.5 cups (360 ml) whipping cream (33% milk fat)
¼ cup (60 ml) powdered sugar
1.5 tbsps gelatin powder
Instructions
Gelatin Activation: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water, allowing it to bloom and soften for 5 minutes.
Coconut Milk Preparation: Whisk coconut milk until smooth, then gently warm in a saucepan without boiling, removing from heat immediately.
Gelatin Integration: Dissolve bloomed gelatin into warm coconut milk, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete incorporation.
Cooling Phase: Transfer gelatin-coconut mixture to a container and cool to room temperature.
Cream Whipping: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Mousse Creation: Fold cooled coconut milk mixture into whipped cream at low speed, maintaining a uniform texture.
Layering: Distribute fresh raspberries in mason jars, then carefully pour mousse over the fruit base, filling generously.
Finishing Touches: Garnish with whole raspberries and refrigerate for 4 hours to set and develop flavors.
Notes
Gelatin Activation: Bloom gelatin in cold water precisely for 5 minutes to ensure smooth, lump-free texture and proper setting.
Coconut Milk Preparation: Whisk thoroughly and heat gently to create a silky base without scalding, which prevents grainy texture.
Whipping Technique: Achieve soft peaks in cream by monitoring mixer speed and stopping just before cream becomes too stiff.
Chilling Duration: Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours to allow mousse to set completely and develop deep, rich flavor profile.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Boulder, CO
Degree: Diploma in Culinary Arts
Focus: Hands-on training in classic and modern culinary techniques, emphasizing sustainable cooking practices, kitchen professionalism, and real-world restaurant experience through externships.
Oregon State University
Degree: B.S. in Nutrition and Food Management
Focus: In-depth study of human nutrition, food safety, meal planning, and food-service operations, with a strong foundation in public health, dietetics, and community-based nutrition programs.
Sophie Reynolds is the recipe developer and culinary voice behind many of the approachable, flavor-focused creations at The Dream Café.
Sophie’s style leans into comfort food made simple: wholesome, satisfying meals anyone can make with confidence. Her passion lies in helping home cooks feel at ease in the kitchen while finding joy in the everyday act of cooking.
Sophie Reynolds
Co-Founder, Recipe Curator & Culinary Educator
Expertise
Education
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Boulder, CO
Oregon State University
Sophie Reynolds is the recipe developer and culinary voice behind many of the approachable, flavor-focused creations at The Dream Café.
Sophie’s style leans into comfort food made simple: wholesome, satisfying meals anyone can make with confidence. Her passion lies in helping home cooks feel at ease in the kitchen while finding joy in the everyday act of cooking.