Classic French Vanilla Mousse Recipe
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of this Classic French Vanilla Mousse. A luxurious dessert featuring a rich vanilla custard folded into whipped cream for a heavenly treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Custard:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Custard Preparation: In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened.
- Chill Custard: Stir in vanilla, strain mixture, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: Whip cream until soft peaks form.
- Combine: Fold whipped cream into custard until smooth.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon into glasses, refrigerate for 1-2 hours, then serve.
Notes
- For a silkier texture, strain custard before chilling.
- Pair with berries, caramel, or chocolate for added decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
