Heavenly Mango Mousse: A Light and Creamy Tropical Delight
Mango mousse is a light and creamy dessert that beautifully showcases the tropical flavor of fresh mangoes, making it a popular choice for summer gatherings and special occasions. The key to a delicious mango mousse is using ripe mangoes, which should be blended into a smooth purée and combined with whipped cream for an airy texture. This versatile dessert can be customized with flavor boosters like vanilla or lime juice and topped with fresh mint or toasted coconut for added elegance. For those seeking variations, mango mousse can be layered with whipped cream and fruit for a stunning trifle, or made eggless using just mango pulp, cream, and sugar. Overall, mango mousse is a delightful treat that brings a refreshing taste of summer to any table.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- hand whisk or electric mixer (Preferred)
- Spatula
- Piping bag optional
Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 cup mango pulp
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup condensed milk
- maraschino cherries optional, for garnish
- fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Mango
- Start by peeling and cutting the 1 ripe mango into small cubes.
- Place the mango cubes at the bottom of your serving cups and refrigerate them while you prepare the mousse.
Whip and Mix
- In a large mixing bowl, take 2 cups heavy cream and whisk it until soft peaks form.
- Then, add ½ cup condensed milk and continue whisking until the mixture reaches hard peaks.
- Reserve a small amount of the whipped cream for decorating the mousse later.
- Take 1 cup mango pulp and gently fold it into the remaining whipped cream until well combined. This will create a light and airy mango mousse.
Assemble and Chill
- Spoon the mango whipped cream mixture over the chilled mango cubes in your serving cups, creating a beautiful layer.
- Place the filled serving cups in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to allow the mousse to set and chill thoroughly.
Decorate and Server
- Once chilled, transfer the reserved whipped cream into a piping bag and decorate the top of each serving glass with swirls of cream.
- Your heavenly mango mousse is now ready to be served! For an extra touch, consider adding maraschino cherries and fresh mint leaves as garnish.
- Enjoy this light and creamy tropical delight at your next gathering or as a special treat!