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Strawberry Rhubarb Mousse Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Strawberry Rhubarb Mousse is a light and refreshing dessert that combines the tartness of rhubarb and strawberries with creamy ricotta and whipped cream. Sweetened with honey and enhanced with a splash of lemon juice, this mousse is chilled to perfection and garnished optionally with fresh mint or fruit slices. Perfect for a spring or summer treat, it’s a delightful balance of fruity and creamy textures.

Ingredients

Fruit Compote

  • 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
  • 3 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Mousse

  • 14 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped separately

Instructions

  1. Cook down fruit: Heat the chopped rhubarb, sliced strawberries, 1/3 cup honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Use a potato masher or the back of a fork to mash the rhubarb as it softens. Simmer while stirring consistently for a few minutes to reduce moisture and concentrate the flavors. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Reserve some compote: Set aside 1/3 cup of the cooled rhubarb and strawberry compote to use as a topping for the mousse later.
  3. Blend: In a blender, combine the ricotta, the remaining cooked rhubarb mixture, and the additional 1/3 cup honey. Blend until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Whip cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold in cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the ricotta and fruit mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  6. Chill mousse: Spoon the mousse into six 6-ounce dessert glasses. You may swirl some reserved rhubarb compote on top or layer it between mousse layers, if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  7. Garnish: Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves, a strawberry slice, a rhubarb curl, or a sprinkle of lemon zest for an extra fresh touch.

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm rhubarb and ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Whipping the cream to stiff peaks ensures a light and airy mousse texture.
  • You can prepare the fruit compote a day in advance to save time.
  • Adjust honey quantity based on the sweetness of your fruit and personal preference.
  • For a lower fat version, substitute ricotta with part-skim ricotta and use light cream, but mousse might be less rich.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/strawberry-rhubarb-mousse-recipe/