Luscious Brazilian Mango Mousse with Guava Sauce
A Tropical Delight
This vibrant and creamy Brazilian mango mousse is paired with a deliciously tangy guava sauce that complements the sweetness of the mango. A perfect dessert to bring a taste of the tropics to your table.
- 2 h 30 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Mango Mousse
For the Guava Sauce
For Decoration
Preparation
Making the Mango Mousse
Bloom the Gelatin
Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a bowl and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
Warm Mango Mixture
In a saucepan, warm the puréed mango on low heat and dissolve the bloomed gelatin into it. Let it cool to room temperature.
Whip Cream and Fold
Whip the chilled heavy cream with the sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled mango mixture.
Use a silicone spatula for gentle folding to keep the mixture airy.
Preparing the Guava Sauce
Make Cornstarch Slurry
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of guava juice until smooth.
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the rest of the guava juice, sugar, and lemon juice, then stir in the cornstarch mixture.
Cook the Sauce
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Let cool completely before serving.
Keep stirring to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth consistency.
Cooking Process
Gelatin Activation
Allow the gelatin to bloom in cold water to facilitate even melting.
Mango Mixture Preparation
Gradually cool the mango mixture before combining with the cream.
Sauce Cooking
Stir the guava sauce constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth consistency.
Plating & Serving
Luscious Brazilian Mango Mousse with Guava Sauce
Luscious Brazilian Mango Mousse with Guava Sauce
Serve & Garnish
Transfer the mousse into individual serving glasses and drizzle with the guava sauce just before serving. Garnish with a mint leaf and a slice of mango.