This home made maple mousse is wealthy and creamy with candy maple syrup taste! Made with cream and maple syrup, this mouthwatering anytime dessert is a scrumptious various to cake or pie.
I really like utilizing maple syrup in fall desserts! Extra mouthwatering treats embrace this maple glazed pumpkin cinnamon cake and maple leaf sandwich cookies.
This home made maple mousse is my newest obsession on the subject of simple fall desserts! It’s richer than the topping for my home made pumpkin pie with maple whipped cream but lighter than the icing on my pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
Whilst you may definitely get pleasure from it year-round since maple syrup is harvested within the spring, I discover it’s the proper dessert various on the holidays once you don’t really feel like making a heavier dessert like my maple caramel apple cheesecake.
Heat maple taste whipped with contemporary cream is the proper candy deal with for autumn!
Substances and Notes
- Maple syrup: Top quality, pure maple syrup. I favor actual Canadian maple syrup for a Canadian maple mousse. 😉
- Egg yolks: 5 egg yolks add a wealthy, thick texture to the mousse. Keep in mind to carry the yolks to room temperature!
- Gelatine: This helps the mousse set. Unflavored gelatine powder is what I at all times use.
- Cream: Heavy, complete or whipping cream at the least 30% fats content material makes the perfect whipped cream.
How one can Make Maple Mousse
In a medium saucepan stir collectively the maple syrup and egg yolks. Cook dinner over low warmth stirring consistently till thickened.
In a small pot add water then sprinkle the gelatine over water and let sit. Warmth the combination over low warmth till the gelatine dissolves however don’t carry to a boil.
Stir the gelatine into the maple combination, cool to room temperature then stir, cowl and chill.
Utilizing an electrical mixer, whip the cream till stiff then whisk some into the maple combination earlier than folding within the remaining whipped cream.
Divide the mousse between six cups or bowls. Chill till agency. Prime with whipped cream and chopped pecans if desired. I truly blended some into the mousse.
recipe ideas
- Chilly whipping cream. For the cream to whip correctly and achieve quantity, it must be chilly. I usually chill my mixing bowl and beaters, too.
- Forestall eggs from curdling: When combining the maple syrup and egg yolks, cook dinner low and gradual over low warmth.
- Comply with cooling and chilling occasions. For this maple mousse recipe to set correctly, the gelatine maple combination ought to be chilled earlier than slowly including to the whipped cream combination.
- Fold gently. So as to maintain the mousse mild and ethereal, fold the maple combination into the whipped cream combination gently solely till mixed.
Serving Recommendations
You may serve maple mousse in particular person serving glasses or in a single massive bowl. I favor 6 particular person glasses for dinner company as it’s a ‘neater presentation’ however when serving a crowd a big bowl may be simpler as company can simply scoop the mousse and serve themselves.
I like to garnish the maple mousse with candied pecans or sliced almonds, a dusting of cocoa powder, chocolate curls or perhaps a drizzle of maple caramel sauce.
When serving adults, you would even make a boozy whipped cream by whipping rum or brandy into whipping cream and including dollops on high of the mousse.
Why did the gelatine not bloom?
Comply with my instructions exactly for the gelatine to bloom in addition to to keep away from lumps in your gelatine. Make sure you sprinkle the gelatine over the liquid and that the water is chilly sufficient.
How lengthy ought to I let the mousse set?
This maple syrup mousse wants at the least two hours to set.
Extra Mousse Recipes to Attempt
I’ve grow to be a lover of mousse and making it with maple syrup takes it excessive! I hope you benefit from the Home made Maple Mousse as a lot as we did. Get pleasure from!
- ⅔ cup maple syrup (pure)
- 5 massive egg yolks (room temperature)
- 1½ teaspoons gelatine
- 2 tablespoons chilly water
- 1 cup cream (heavy, complete or whipping cream) at the least 30% fats content material
EXTRAS
- ¼-½ cup finely chopped pecans (optionally available)
- ¼-⅓ cup maple syrup (for drizzling)
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In a medium saucepan stir collectively the syrup and yolks, cook dinner over low warmth stirring consistently for 7-10 minutes or till thickened. Transfer to a clear bowl.
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In a small pot add the water, sprinkle the gelatine over it and let sit for one minute. Over low warmth warmth till the gelatine dissolves however don’t carry to a boil. Then stir the gelatine into the maple combination. Let cool to room temperature, stirring sometimes, the combination ought to resemble uncooked egg whites consistency. Then cowl and chill quarter-hour.
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Whip the cream till stiff, whisk ¼ into the maple combination, then fold within the remaining whipped cream. Divide the mousse between six cups or bowls, chill two hours till agency. Prime with whipped cream, chopped pecans and maple syrup if desired. Get pleasure from!
Can I make this dessert prematurely?
Sure! Since this dessert wants time to sit back you may make it as much as 24 hours prematurely. I’d not make it extra prematurely than that although, as it might probably begin to get watery.
How one can retailer leftover maple mousse?
Retailer leftovers coated tightly with plastic wrap within the fridge for as much as a day. After that it’s going to begin to get watery (however will nonetheless be scrumptious).
Energy: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fats: 21g | Saturated Fats: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 2g | Monounsaturated Fats: 7g | Ldl cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg | Phosphorus: 90mg
