Mango and Custard Apple Mousse Recipe

A velvety creamy fruit mousse, subtly flavoured with custard apple puree and a hint of mint....Now did that rhyme or what :)
Mango and Custard Apple Mousse picture

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time3 Hr 0 Min
Ready In3 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
CuisineCourse
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MethodSpeciality
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Recipe Story

Mousse is a French term which means to "lather" or "foam". It is a form of dessert usually made with cream and eggs along with a fruit flavouring or a spice flavouring.This recipe has a dash of mint juice which adds to the aroma and subtle flavour of already present custard apple.

Ingredients

 Egg yolk1
 Caster sugar30 Gram
 Warm milk150 Milliliter
 Gelatin7 Gram
 Whipped cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Custard apple puree- ½ cup
 Mint leaves- few sprigs
 Large bowl with crushed ice/ ice cubes
 Mango1 , chopped

Directions

MAKING
1. In a medium sauce pan, combine egg yolks and sugar and mix well using a whisk.
2. Add warm milk and cook on a slow flame for 5 to 8 minutes or till egg cooks partially.
When the mixture starts to thicken, remove off flame and place on crushed ice.
3. Meanwhile, combine gelatin with few drops of water and melt over double boiler.
4. Mix well and add to egg mixture and whisk well.
5. Crush mint leaves in a mortar pestle and squeeze out the juice.
6. Add mint juice to egg mixture along with custard apple puree and mix well.
7. Keep to set for half hour over ice or in the refrigerator.
8. After half hour, remove and whisk again. Add whipped cream and fold in whipped cream.
9. Place chopped mangoes at base of each glass.
10. Pour in individual glasses and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or till set.

SERVING
11. Garnish with mint sprigs (optional) or serve plain as a dessert.

Comments

colorfulcandies profile page

colorfulcandies says :

not a fan of mango and custard apple mousse, though an interesting article
Posted on: 11 October 2011 - 10:38am
Gossip _Goddess profile page

Gossip _Goddess says :

Can't wait for the mango season now!
Posted on: 11 October 2011 - 8:24am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

This was a hit among my guests!
Posted on: 11 October 2011 - 7:31am
Anonymous

anonymous says :

Mouthwatering ...lovely picture..
Posted on: 11 October 2011 - 3:22am
thot4food profile page

thot4food says :

east meets west is the appropriate way to depict this dish
Posted on: 11 October 2011 - 2:10am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Both these fruits and mousse are my favorite...feeling sad that mangoes are not available now and I have wait for
Posted on: 11 October 2011 - 1:03am
aparna.priya profile page

aparna.priya says :

Yummy!!!
Posted on: 11 October 2011 - 12:40am
barbecue profile page

barbecue says :

awesome delicacy made out of mango..
Posted on: 11 October 2011 - 12:28am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

this dessert sounds yummy !
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 11:32pm
epicure profile page

epicure says :

U wudn't bliv if I tell you I actually got the aroma of this fantastic mousse just after reading its name! but, its true!
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 11:10pm
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

I am usually so worried when i attempt a mousse... but i am positive i can do justice to this one
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 11:05pm
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

I am usually so worried when i attempt a mousse... but i am positive i can do justice to this one
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 11:05pm
delicious bites profile page

delicious bites says :

Yummy!
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 11:02pm
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Sounds good..........
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 2:13pm
Anonymous

indianfoodlover says :

My Indian friends will love this dessert! Thanks!
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 1:36pm
Sami's Foodisms profile page

Sami's Foodisms says :

Custard apple and mango is a wonderfully exotic combination. These fruits are lend a truly Asian flavor!
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 1:17pm
Anonymous

sweet lover says :

Mango remains to rule the hearts and this recipe gives another reason to celebrate the richness of mango flavor. Can't wait to grab this!!!
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 12:57pm
yamini profile page

yamini says :

Mango and custard is the ultimate decadent combination. Can't beat this.
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 12:51pm
oatmeal profile page

oatmeal says :

Wow! Words fail me!
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 12:26pm
Anonymous

sudipa_foodlover says :

Mousses are just wonderful...have tried to prepare these many times at home, but without much success. Let me try out this one...looks simple.
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 12:13pm
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

i have tried different souffle flavors.. this would be a first
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 11:54am
Anonymous

Rashmi Ambadkar says :

Both my daughters are fond of this wonderful dessert. I shall treat their friends with this Mango and Apple Custard mousse this vacation...thanks for the recipe!
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 11:44am
Anonymous

Nita.Nair says :

Mango and Apple Custard mousse is really yummy.
Posted on: 10 October 2011 - 11:41am
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