Peaches and Cream Mousse
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the diced peaches until smooth.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the pureed peaches and sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the softened gelatin until it has completely dissolved.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the cooled peach mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into individual serving dishes or one large bowl.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Serve the peaches and cream mousse chilled, garnished with fresh peach slices or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in sweet, fruity desserts that are light and refreshing. And this peaches and cream mousse is just the ticket! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
The key to this recipe is using ripe, juicy peaches. Once peeled and diced, they are pureed until smooth and then heated with sugar until the mixture is hot but not boiling. This is where the magic happens! The softened gelatin is added to the mixture, which helps to set the mousse and give it a light, airy texture.
Once the peach mixture has cooled to room temperature, it is gently folded into whipped cream until well combined. The result is a creamy, dreamy mousse that is bursting with peach flavor. It’s the perfect dessert to serve on a hot summer day, and it’s sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
To serve, simply spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or one large bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set. Garnish with fresh peach slices or whipped cream if desired, and enjoy! This peaches and cream mousse is a delicious way to celebrate the flavors of summer, and it’s sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.