Passion fruit mousse
Unflavoured gelatin, passion fruit pulp and mint come together in this Venezuela dessert — 75 minutes, 11 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 11 steps.
You'll mainly reach for saucepan and pan. At medium difficulty across 11 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Add gelatin and ¼ cup room-temperature water to small bowl; let sit until gelatin softens, about 5 minutes.
- In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together passion fruit pulp, sugar and gelatin mixture.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thoroughly combined and smooth (mixture should not come to a boil).
- Remove from heat; cool completely.
- Stir in condensed milk.
- Meanwhile, in clean mixing bowl, using electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff (peaks of egg whites will not droop, and egg whites will not move when bowl is tilted).
- Stir 1/3 egg whites into cooled passion fruit mixture until combined.
- Using spatula, gently fold in remaining egg whites until combined.
- Divide mousse evenly among clear glass serving cups; cover.
- Refrigerate mousse until well chilled, at least 2 hrs.
- Serve chilled. Garnish with mint, if desired.
You'll use: Saucepan · Pan · Mixer
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
What to serve with Passion fruit mousse
- Venezuelan Arepas Side
- Venezuelan Sancocho Beef
- Venezuelan Coconut Chicken Chicken
- Venezuelan Shredded Beef Beef
Tips & common questions
How long does Passion fruit mousse take to make?
About 75 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 11 steps and 6 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Passion fruit mousse vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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