Description
Scrumptious passion fruit mousse combines tangy tropical flavors with silky smooth cream. Brazilian dessert lovers savor this light, airy treat that delivers refreshing sweetness with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (265g) passion fruit pulp or unsweetened juice concentrate
- 1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ⅓ cups (290g) heavy cream, cold
- 2 tsp (8g) unflavored gelatin
- 3 tbsps water
- ¼ cup sugar
- Pulp of 2 fresh passion fruits with seeds (about ⅓ cup)
Instructions
- Pulp Extraction: Meticulously scoop out and strain the vibrant passion fruit pulp, ensuring maximum juice and minimal seed content.
- Syrup Formation: Combine passion fruit pulp with granulated sugar in a medium saucepan, whisking until initial integration occurs, creating a harmonious sweet-tart base.
- Thermal Treatment: Apply medium-low heat (325°F/160°C), stirring continuously to facilitate sugar dissolution and prevent potential burning, allowing the mixture to evolve into a glossy, translucent liquid.
- Reduction Process: Monitor the simmering liquid, observing delicate bubbles forming around pan edges, indicating caramelization’s initial stages; maintain gentle heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce achieves a luxurious, coating-like consistency.
- Cooling Stage: Transfer the passion fruit reduction to a pristine bowl, permitting natural temperature descent for 15-20 minutes, which concentrates flavors and stabilizes the sauce’s molecular structure.
- Storage and Preparation: Allow the cooled sauce to rest at room temperature, ready for immediate mousse incorporation or refrigeration in a sealed container for potential 3-4 day preservation.
Notes
- Passion Fruit Selection: Choose fully ripe fruits with deep purple, wrinkled skin for maximum sweetness and intense tropical flavor.
- Sugar Dissolution Technique: Stir consistently while heating to ensure smooth sugar integration and prevent burning or uneven caramelization.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium-low heat around 325°F/160°C to develop rich flavor without scorching the delicate passion fruit reduction.
- Storage Strategy: Refrigerate cooled sauce in an airtight container for up to 4 days, preserving its vibrant taste and smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg