Coconut and almond mousse
17/11/2023The coconut and almond mousse is a fresh and delicious dessert that combines the sweet and tropical flavor of coconut with the intense taste of almonds. Here is the recipe:
Ingredients
- 200 ml of coconut milk
- 100 ml of whipping cream
- 50 g of finely chopped almonds
- 50 g of powdered sugar
- 3 sheets of gelatin (or 6 g of powdered gelatin)
- Almond essence (optional)
Preparation
- First, put the sheets of gelatin in a bowl with cold water to soften for about 10 minutes (if you use powdered gelatin, follow the instructions on the package to hydrate it).
- Meanwhile, heat half of the coconut milk in a saucepan until it becomes lukewarm. It should not boil.
- Squeeze out the softened gelatin and add it to the lukewarm coconut milk, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Incorporate the remaining coconut milk and mix well.
- In another bowl, whip the cream with the powdered sugar until you get a soft and fluffy consistency.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the coconut milk and gelatin mixture, stirring gently from the bottom up to avoid deflating the mixture.
- Add the finely chopped almonds and, if you like, a few drops of almond essence to enhance the flavor.
- Pour the mousse into small glasses or cups and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, until it has solidified.
- Before serving, you can decorate with toasted coconut flakes, almond slivers, or dollops of whipped cream.
Curiosity
Mousse is a dessert that comes from French culinary tradition. The word “mousse” in French means “foam,” which reflects its lightness and softness. The version I proposed adds an Italian touch with the use of almonds, which are widely used in our country’s pastry, especially in the South and the Islands.