Friday, November 11, 2011

Recipe: Raspberry Mousse (Dairy-Free)

Thanks to fruit sharing, we have a freezer full of wonderful raspberries to tide us through the winter. I'm continually looking for new ways to eat them and this mousse has recently become our new favorite dessert. It uses simple ingredients and is fast to make - just be sure to make it a few hours ahead of time so it can set.

Although I haven't tried making it with other fruit, I feel pretty confident that it would be equally tasty with strawberries or blackberries or a combination thereof- so experiment and use what you have on hand!


Raspberry Mousse (serves 3-4)
1 can coconut milk (we use Native Forest)
1 tsp agar agar powder
1/2 tsp gluten-free vanilla extract
2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen
1/3 cup honey (or other liquid sweetener if you're vegan)

In a blender, place raspberries and honey. In a medium saucepan, bring coconut milk, agar agar and vanilla to a rapid boil. Whisk continuously for several minutes. Remove coconut mixture from heat and place in blender. Mix everything thoroughly. Pour immediately into dessert cups and place in the refrigerator. Allow 4-6 hours to cool and set. Top with raspberries - or not - and serve! 

Note: it will set faster if you use frozen fruit. 

34 comments:

Ricki said...

This looks lovely--nothing like raspberries for a great dessert! Would you mind adding a vegan alternative to the honey, though, so I can keep it on the WW page? Thanks. :)

Shanon Hilton said...

Done, thanks for reminding me! -S

vintagemom said...

Oh wow! This looks amazing... can't wait to try it... if I can manage to make it right, it would be great to impress the guests at Thanksgiving :)

Lisa @ Allergy Free Vintage Cookery

Shanon Hilton said...

Hi Lisa, I hope you do make it! It's definitely easier than making pie for dessert and just as tasty! Thanks for commenting. :) --S

Hannah said...

So glad I found your blog, this recipe looks so good! I am living a grain-free and sugar free diet so I am always excited to find new recipes! Stopping by from Tasty Tuesdays!

http://randomramblingsonlife.com

Shanon Hilton said...

Hi Hannah, Thanks so much for saying 'hello' and introducing yourself. :) It's always nice to meet new fellow bloggers who share the same interests in food! --S

withoutadornment said...

This mousse looks so simple yet delicious!

realfoodforager said...

Thanks for linking your great post to FAT TUESDAY. This was very interesting! Hope to see you next week!

Be sure to visit RealFoodForager.com on Sunday for Sunday Snippets – your post from Fat Tuesday may be featured there!

http://realfoodforager.com/2011/11/fat-tuesday-november-15-2011/

Nisrine said...

This mousse sounds absolutely fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

alissa {33shadesofgreen} said...

Hi Shanon - your mousse looks so delicious and refreshing! I love that it is dairy free. Thanks so much for linking up!
Alissa

Miz Helen said...

Hi Shanon,
I just love your Raspberry Dessert, it just looks delicious. My very best wishes to you and your family for a blessed Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen

Shanon Hilton said...

To Miz Helen, Alissa, & Nisrine - Thank you so much for commenting!

Joy said...

I "taste-tested" this on my family last night. Mom was the only one who'd ever had mousse of any kind before, rest of us didn't even have a concept for it...
Mom approved texture and the other all approved taste and requested it come again sometime. The boys all wanted chocolate added to it...maybe next time I'll set it up in little dark chocolate dessert cups...
Thanks for the recipe!

Shanon Hilton said...

Oh, I am so glad it was a hit! Thank you for letting me know - I always enjoy hearing other people's experiences with my recipes!

I bet pouring it into chocolate cups would be delicious! --S

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