Description
Silky blackberry mousse blends French elegance with summer’s sweetest berries. Cream, fresh blackberries, and delicate whipped texture create a luxurious dessert you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 fluid oz) heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh blackberries
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh blackberries
- Whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Puree Preparation: Simmer ripe blackberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat, crushing berries to release vibrant juices and develop an intense flavor profile.
- Smoothing Process: Blend the warm mixture thoroughly, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to create a silky, seed-free puree with a deep purple hue.
- Cream Transformation: Whip chilled heavy cream in a spacious mixing bowl, gradually increasing mixer speed and incorporating vanilla extract and powdered sugar until firm, elegant peaks form.
- Mousse Integration: Gently fold the cooled blackberry puree into the whipped cream using circular motions, maintaining the mousse’s delicate, airy texture.
- Chilling and Garnishing: Transfer the velvety mousse into serving glasses, refrigerate for two hours to set and intensify flavors, then garnish with fresh blackberries and mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Berry Selection Matters: Choose ripe, deep-colored blackberries at peak season for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness.
- Straining Technique: Use a fine mesh sieve with gentle pressing to remove seeds while preserving maximum fruit essence without losing texture.
- Temperature Control: Cool blackberry puree completely before folding into whipped cream to prevent cream deflation and maintain mousse’s light, airy structure.
- Folding Method: Use slow, deliberate circular motions when incorporating puree into cream, ensuring even color distribution without deflating the whipped cream’s volume.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg