Luscious Brazilian Mango Mousse with Guava Sauce

Name: Luscious Brazilian Mango Mousse with Guava Sauce
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 3 ripe mangoes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 packet unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup guava juice; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Fresh mint leaves; Sliced mango

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

3 ripe mangoes

peeled, pitted, and puréed

1 cup heavy cream

chilled

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 packet unflavored gelatin

(2 1/4 tsp)

1/4 cup water

cold

For the Guava Sauce

1 cup guava juice

2 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

For Decoration

Fresh mint leaves

Sliced mango

optional

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