Mandarin Orange Mousse
Delight your taste buds with this light and creamy Mandarin Orange Mousse, a heavenly dessert that perfectly balances citrusy brightness and velvety smoothness. Featuring the fresh, zesty juice of ripe mandarin oranges and delicately whipped heavy cream, this mousse is elegantly accented with hints of vanilla for a truly indulgent treat. A touch of unflavored gelatin creates a luscious, airy texture that melts in your mouth, making it an impressive yet surprisingly simple dessert to prepare. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this no-bake recipe is perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to weeknight indulgence. Serve chilled in individual glasses, adorned with juicy mandarin slices for a stunning presentation. Whether you're craving something refreshing or need a show-stopping dessert, this Mandarin Orange Mousse is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Fresh mandarin oranges
- 75 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 packet Unflavored gelatin
- 60 ml Water
- 250 ml Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 4 pieces Mandarin orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the mandarin oranges and extract the juice by blending the segments and straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp. You will need about 150 ml of mandarin orange juice for the recipe.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 60 ml of water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
In a small saucepan, combine the mandarin orange juice and granulated sugar. Heat over low-medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely but do not boil.
Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm mandarin orange juice mixture and stir until the gelatin dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form.
Gradually fold the cooled mandarin orange mixture into the whipped cream, using a spatula to combine gently without deflating the mousse.
Divide the mousse evenly between 4 serving glasses or bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Before serving, garnish with mandarin orange slices, if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.4 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.3 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.9 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1086 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
