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Raspberry mousse

Cooking With Kids

A classic European dessert offering a seamless marriage of velvety, cloud-like texture and the vibrant, tart freshness of hand-picked raspberries. This striking creation is the ideal conclusion to any festive occasion, delivering a sophisticated sweetness and a lingering finish that delights with every spoonful.

Prep
5 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 plant-based gelatin Leafs
  • 350g Raspberries
  • 60g Caster Sugar
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 500ml Whipping Cream

Instructions

Servings:4
  1. 1Put the plant-based gelatin leaves in a bowl, cover with warm water and leave to soak for 5 mins. Drain and squeeze out any excess water.
  2. 2Tip the raspberries into a pan over a medium-low heat along with the sugar and lemon juice. Cook for 5-6 mins until the berries have completely broken down. Push the mixture through a sieve set over a bowl, discarding the seeds. Stir in the plant-based gelatin leaves until dissolved (if they don’t dissolve, pour the mixture into a clean saucepan and heat gently until dissolved). Set aside to cool for 15 mins.
  3. 3Whip the cream to soft peaks using an electric whisk, then gently fold this into the raspberry mixture. Spoon into the ramekins or moulds and chill overnight, or for at least 6 hrs. Serve with raspberries scattered over the top.

Nutrition

Calories
493
Protein
2.8g
Carbs
19.9g

Chef tips

For a perfectly stable and airy mousse, fold the raspberry puree into the whipped cream using slow, gentle motions. This keeps the cream light and fluffy for that ideal texture. Kids will love helping decorate with fresh raspberries or chocolate shavings! For a zesty twist, add some lemon zest to the puree to really make those fruity flavors pop.

Culinary reasoning

A classic European dessert offering a seamless marriage of velvety, cloud-like texture and the vibrant, tart freshness of hand-picked raspberries. This striking creation is the ideal conclusion to any festive occasion, delivering a sophisticated sweetness and a lingering finish that delights with every spoonful.

Family cooking

Cooking With Kids

Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.

EasyAge 4-12

Age 3-5

Small helper

  • Mash soft ingredients
  • Wash fruit and vegetables
A young child mixing ingredients in a bowl with adult supervision nearby

Age 6-8

Kitchen explorer

  • Stir a batter
  • Measure simple ingredients
A child whisking batter with measuring tools on a family kitchen counter

Age 9+

Confident cook

  • Read the steps
  • Portion and shape
An older child reading a recipe while measuring ingredients independently

Adults only

Grown-up task

  • Use heat
  • Handle sharp tools
An adult safely handling a hot oven tray with oven mitts

Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.

Skills Kids Practice

  • Following instructions
  • Fine motor skills
  • Counting
  • Teamwork

A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.