Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Classic French Vanilla Mousse. This elegant dessert is the perfect ending to any meal, with its luscious texture and delicate vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Base:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
Instructions
- Prepare Custard Base: In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt until pale. Heat milk in a saucepan, then slowly pour into egg mixture. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened. Stir in vanilla and chill.
- Whip Cream: Whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Fold whipped cream into chilled custard base. Spoon into dishes and refrigerate.
Notes
- Enhance with fresh berries, grated chocolate, or whipped cream.
- Consider using pasteurized eggs for safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
