Mousse de Maracuja

Name: Mousse de Maracuja
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Angolan
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh passion fruit pulp (about 8 fruits); 1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup heavy cream, chilled; 1 packet unflavored gelatin; 3 tbsp warm water; Passion fruit seeds for garnish

Mousse de Maracuja (MOOS deh mah-rah-KOO-zhah)

Passion Fruit Mousse

⏱ Prep Time 4 hours

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 290 kcal

A light, airy mousse of fresh passion fruit pulp folded with sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream. Bright, tangy, and effortlessly elegant.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 36.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

blender mixing bowl whisk or electric mixer serving glasses

Presentation Guide

Vessel: individual glass cups

Garnishes: passion fruit seeds, mint leaf

Accompaniments: coffee

Ingredients

1 cup fresh passion fruit pulp (about 8 fruits)
1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
1 packet unflavored gelatin
3 tbsp warm water
Passion fruit seeds for garnish

Instructions

1
Dissolve gelatin in warm water. Let bloom 5 minutes, then gently heat until clear.
2
Blend passion fruit pulp with condensed milk until smooth.
3
Whip cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
4
Stir dissolved gelatin into the passion fruit mixture.
5
Gently fold whipped cream into the fruit mixture until uniform.
6
Pour into glasses. Refrigerate at least 3 hours until set. Garnish with passion fruit seeds.

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Did You Know?

Mousse de maracuja is so popular in Angola that passion fruit is sometimes called "the dessert fruit."

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

blender
mixing bowl
whisk or electric mixer
serving glasses

Garnishing

passion fruit seeds, mint leaf

Accompaniments

coffee

The Story Behind Mousse de Maracuja

This mousse arrived in Angola through Brazilian cultural influence, part of the deep connection between the two former Portuguese colonies. Angolan passion fruits, grown in the tropical highlands, produce an exceptionally aromatic and tangy pulp that makes this version distinctive. The dessert has become fully naturalized in Angolan cuisine and appears at virtually every celebration and dinner party.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert, celebrations 📜 Origins: Brazilian-Angolan exchange

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