Raspberry Mousse

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February 8, 2026

This raspberry mousse tastes light, creamy, and gently sweet. Fresh raspberries give it bright flavor, while whipped cream keeps the texture airy. Itโ€™s an easy dessert that feels special without complicated steps.


Why Youโ€™ll Love This Recipe

  • Light and airy texture
  • Uses real raspberries
  • No baking required
  • Simple ingredients
  • Easy to prepare ahead
  • Works for any occasion

Preparation and Cooking Time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1ยฝ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • โ…“ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional swaps:
Use honey instead of sugar. Swap raspberries with strawberries if needed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Add raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat until berries soften.
  3. Blend until smooth and strain seeds if desired.
  4. Whip cream with vanilla to soft peaks.
  5. Fold raspberry puree into the cream to form the raspberry mousse.
  6. Spoon into serving glasses and chill.

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled in small glasses. Top with fresh raspberries or shaved chocolate. A crisp cookie pairs well.

Quick Tips or Variations

  • Chill bowls before whipping cream.
  • Fold gently to keep the mousse light.
  • Add mint for garnish.
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  • Author: Laura Jennings
  • Total Time: 140
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A light and creamy raspberry mousse made with fresh raspberries and whipped cream.


Ingredients

Scale

1ยฝ cups raspberries

โ…“ cup sugar

1 tsp lemon juice

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Cook raspberries with sugar and lemon juice

2. Blend and strain puree

3. Whip cream with vanilla

4. Fold puree into cream

5. Chill before serving

Notes

Chill at least 2 hours before serving

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 5
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 35
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 55

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