Passion Fruit Mousse
This passion fruit mousse is a light and airy, yet citrus and rich classic dessert. This is a staple South American sweet recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Resting time3 hours hrs
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Keyword: passion fruit mousse
Servings: 8 mousse
- 5 egg whites
- ¼ cup water
- 5-6 passion fruits pulp
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 3 gelatine sheets
- 1 lemon juice
Whisk the egg whites with a stand mixer on high speed until they are forming firm peaks. Also, whisk the heavy cream until it’s whipped cream and save for later.
In a pot pour the passion fruit pulp and the water and take it to the stove over medium heat for a couple minutes. Strain the juice and save the seeds for later.
Pour the passion fruit juice back to the pot and add 1 cup of sugar and the juice of the lemon. Boil until it starts to form a syrup, about 10 minutes.
Pour slowly the syrup into the egg whites and keep mixing.
With a spatula --- we want to avoid losing air --- incorporate the whipped cream and the gelatine sheets dissolved with a few tbsp of hot water.
Pour the mousse into the molds or cups. Take to the fridge for 3 hours at least before serving it.
In a small pot mix the passion fruit seeds and 4 tbsp of sugar. Make a thick syrup and take it to the fridge. Use it to garnish the mousse.