Description
A lusciously smooth and light no-bake tropical dessert made with fresh mango puree, whipped cream, and a hint of vanilla. This creamy mousse delivers a burst of tropical sunshine with every spoonful and can be made ahead for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream (cold)
- 1 ½ cups Mangos (pureed)
- ⅓ cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
- Fresh mango cubes (optional, for garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and chop mangoes, then blend in a food processor or blender until completely smooth to create a rich, silky puree with no chunks.
- Pour cold heavy cream into a clean mixing bowl and whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla instant pudding mix, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
- Gently fold the mango puree into the whipped cream mixture using a spatula, mixing with care to keep the mousse light and airy until no streaks remain and color is uniform.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls, smooth the tops, and cover each serving tightly with plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least 2 hours to let the mousse set and flavors meld (preferably overnight for best results).
- When ready to serve, top each mousse cup with freshly diced mango, a swirl of whipped cream, and a sprig of mint if desired.
Notes
- Always use cold heavy cream straight from the fridge for maximum volume when whipping
- If mango puree is very watery, strain it using a fine-mesh sieve before adding to whipped cream
- Gently fold ingredients to maintain light texture – overmixing can deflate the cream
- Can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored covered in refrigerator
- Taste mango puree before adding sugar as some mangoes are naturally very sweet
- Chill all mixing bowls and beaters before whipping cream for better results
- Add garnishes just before serving to maintain freshness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French-inspired Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 290-325
- Sugar: 22-28g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 21-25g
- Saturated Fat: 13-16g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 26-32g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 2-3g
- Cholesterol: 70-80mg