Grapefruit Mousse Recipe

Experience a burst of zesty freshness with this unique grapefruit mousse! Not overly sweet, it's the perfect light dessert for those who love the tang of grapefruit. This recipe combines creamy textures with a bright citrus flavor, creating a sophisticated and surprisingly easy-to-make treat. Prep time includes chilling time.

Prep Time 270 mins
Cook Time 300 mins
Calories 306.8 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Grapefruit Mousse

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How to Make Grapefruit Mousse

  1. Peel or cut the skin off one grapefruit so that there is none of the white inner skin on the fruit
  2. Then section the grapefruit and take the meat out of eat individual section, discard the membrane, put on a small plate and set aside
  3. Soften the geletin in a bowl of cold water
  4. Wash the lime well under hot water
  5. With a zester try to zest long thin s
  6. Juice the lime and the second grapefuit into a medium bowl
  7. Add the quark and honey and mix well
  8. Whip the cream and vanilla sugar, fold into the cheese mixture
  9. Take the softened gelatin out of the water and put into a small pot with 3 tbsps water and heat until gelatin is desolved
  10. Pour the gelatin into the grapefruit cream mixture stir well
  11. Then refrigerate for 10-15 minute to slightly gelled
  12. In the meantime beat the egg whites to form stiff peaks
  13. Take the grapefruit cream out of the fridge and fold the egg white foam into the mixture
  14. Rinse 4 jelly molds or coffee cups with cold water
  15. Pour the mixture into jelly molds
  16. Put the molds into the fridge for 4 hours until set
  17. To serve, demold the mousse onto serving dishes and decorate with the set aside grapefruit and lime zest
  18. Enjoy

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

68g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grapefruit Mousse?

Grapefruit Mousse takes about 570 minutes from start to finish — roughly 270 minutes to prepare and 300 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grapefruit Mousse?

Grapefruit Mousse has approximately 306.8 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grapefruit Mousse?

The key ingredients for Grapefruit Mousse are Red Grapefruits, Gelatin, Lime, Quark, Honey, Whipping Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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