Passion fruit mousse is the airy one with a bright tropical tang that cuts the cream. I use the pulp with seeds so it tastes real and you get that slight crunch.
The mousse is easy to prepare and requires only a handful of ingredients, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess that many will enjoy.
Easy and Refreshing Passion Fruit Mousse Recipe
This creamy mousse combines whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk with the aromatic juice of fresh passion fruit, resulting in a smooth texture and a tantalizing tropical flavor. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh passion fruit pulp (about 4-6 passion fruits)
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Fresh passion fruit or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it softens. Then, gently heat over low heat until fully dissolved.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the passion fruit pulp, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
- Combine Gelatin: Add the dissolved gelatin to the passion fruit mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the passion fruit mixture using a spatula until no streaks remain.
- Chill: Pour the mousse mixture into serving cups or bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve: Once the mousse is set, garnish with fresh passion fruit or a sprig of mint if desired. Serve chilled.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 260kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
Chill it until it sets soft and spoonable.
