Go Back
–+ servings
mango mousse

Creamy layered mango mousse

Lydia Nuttall
Soft light mousse layered with tangy fresh mango slices.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
setting time 2 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Australian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large mangoes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 300 ml thick cream whipped
  • 1 tbsp shelled pistachio nuts roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp hazelnuts roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • Slice cheeks from all three mangoes.  Remove the skin. Put two cheeks off the one side.  Cut up the remaining cheeks and place in food processor with lemon juice and icing sugar.  Puree until very smooth.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small microwave safe bowl.  Let sit for about a minute and then zap in microwave for 30 seconds on high.  Stir to remove any lumps.
  • Add gelatin to mango puree and whizz again to combine thoroughly.
  • Place mango puree into a large mixing bowl and gently fold through the whipped cream.
  • Cut the flesh off the skin of the two remaining cheeks.  Slice thinly.  Start with about 4 pieces on the bottom of your dessert bowls (glass looks wonderful) adn layer the fresh mango with big scoops of the mousse.
  • Finally, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top.  Refrigerate for about two hours.
Keyword cream, dessert, mango, nuts
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!