Description
Delicate and airy, this Vanilla Mousse is a dreamy dessert that melts in your mouth. With rich vanilla custard folded into stabilized whipped cream, every bite is a luxurious experience.
Ingredients
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Vanilla Custard:
- 1 1/2 cups (12 fl. oz.) whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
- 1 vanilla bean
Stabilized Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups (16 fl. oz.) whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons plain gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Making the Vanilla Custard – Separate the eggs, whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch. Heat milk with vanilla, temper eggs, cook custard, strain, chill.
- Making the Stabilized Whipped Cream – Soften gelatin, whip cream to soft peaks, incorporate gelatin into cream until stiff.
- Mixing the Mousse – Combine custard with whipped cream, fold gently to mix.
- Serving the Mousse – Chill mousse, top with fruit or cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
