Vanilla Mousse

Indulge in the delicate, cloud-like texture of this Vanilla Mousse, a timeless dessert that captivates with its simplicity and elegance. Made with rich heavy cream, fragrant vanilla bean seeds, and velvety egg yolks, this recipe creates a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth treat with a perfect balance of sweetness. A touch of gelatin ensures a light and airy consistency, while gentle folding techniques preserve the mousse’s luscious fluffiness. Ready in just 30 minutes of prep and beautifully set in the fridge, it’s the ultimate dessert for dinner parties or special occasions. Serve this luxurious vanilla mousse chilled in elegant glasses, topped with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible presentation. Perfect for lovers of classic yet sophisticated desserts!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1 Vanilla bean
• 4 Large egg yolks
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Gelatin
• 3 tablespoons Cold water
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Place the gelatin in a small bowl and add the cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the gelatin absorbs the water and swells.

Step 2

Pour 1 cup of the heavy cream into a saucepan. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape the seeds with a knife, and add both the seeds and the bean pod to the cream.

Step 3

Heat the cream over low heat until it is just simmering. Remove from heat and allow the vanilla to steep for 10 minutes.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is thick and pale.

Step 5

Remove the vanilla bean pod from the cream mixture and slowly pour the warm vanilla cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.

Step 6

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. Do not let it boil.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the gelatin mixture until it completely dissolves.

Step 8

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large mixing bowl to remove any egg solids.

Step 9

Whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with the salt until soft peaks form.

Step 10

Fold the whipped cream gently into the cooled vanilla mixture until no streaks remain.

Step 11

Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or dishes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set.

Step 12

Serve chilled, garnished with additional whipped cream or fresh berries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(703.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2217.1

Total Fat 178.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1216mg	0%
Sodium 490.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Total Sugars 101.1g
Protein 10.9g	0%

Vitamin D 72IU	0%
Calcium 91.2mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 109.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.8%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 20.1%