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Watermelon Mousse

A light and refreshing dessert made with pureed watermelon, whipped cream, and gelatin, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mousse Base
  • 4 cups watermelon seedless, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin powder unflavored
  • 2 tablespoons water for blooming gelatin
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Watermelon Puree
  1. Blend the watermelon cubes in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp if desired.
Bloom Gelatin
  1. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds until dissolved. Mix the gelatin into the watermelon puree.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the watermelon mixture until fully combined.
Chill and Serve
  1. Spoon the mousse into ramekins and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes to set.
  2. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with mint leaves or additional whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a more intense flavor, consider adding a splash of lime juice to the watermelon puree.

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