Imagine a dessert that's so effortlessly elegant, so delightfully creamy, and bursting with vibrant raspberry flavor that it looks like you've spent hours in the kitchen - but the secret is, you've only invested 15 minutes! This Quick Raspberry Yoghurt Mousse is your ticket to impressing guests or treating yourself to a luxurious French-inspired dessert without the complicated techniques. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you'll create a dessert that's both visually stunning and incredibly delicious.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 cups plain yoghurt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Wash the fresh raspberries gently under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside a few whole raspberries for garnishing.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain yoghurt, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gently mash half of the raspberries using a fork or potato masher to create a slightly chunky raspberry puree. This will add texture and intense raspberry flavor to the mousse.
- Fold the mashed raspberries into the yoghurt mixture, creating a marbled effect with the vibrant red fruit throughout the white yoghurt base.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip the cream until it forms soft, peaks that hold their shape but are not too stiff.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the raspberry-yoghurt mixture, using a spatula and making gentle, circular motions to maintain the airiness of the cream.
- Divide the mousse evenly among 4 serving glasses or dessert bowls, using a spatula to create smooth, even surfaces.
- Garnish each serving with the reserved whole raspberries and optionally, a small mint leaf or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- Refrigerate the mousse for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
Tips
- Choose fresh, ripe raspberries for the most intense flavor and best color.
- Ensure your yoghurt and cream are well-chilled before starting to help the mousse set quickly.
- When folding whipped cream, use a gentle, bottom-to-top circular motion to preserve the airiness.
- For a smoother texture, you can strain the mashed raspberries to remove seeds if desired.
- Make this dessert ahead of time - it actually tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
- For a more decadent version, you can add a splash of raspberry liqueur to the mixture.
- If you want a lighter version, use Greek yoghurt and reduce the sugar slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
