Tropical Mousse Recipe

This dreamy Tropical Mango Mousse is a guilt-free delight! At under 150 calories per serving, it's the perfect light dessert for hot summer days or a surprisingly refreshing finale to a rich winter meal. Made with fresh or jarred mangoes (we won't tell!), this low-cal, low-fat, low-sugar recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, this mousse is the perfect ending to any occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 223.9 kcal

Protein 4g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tropical Mousse

2 cups fresh or jarred mango chunks
Unflavored Gelatin
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Frozen Whipped Topping

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How to Make Tropical Mousse

Blend 2 cups of fresh or jarred mango chunks until completely smooth in a food processor or blender.
Add enough water to the blended mango to reach a total volume of 2 cups of puree.
Transfer the mango puree to a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup (2 packets) of unflavored gelatin and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until well combined.
Gradually pour the hot mango puree over the gelatin mixture, whisking constantly until the gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour, or until the mixture begins to thicken and mounds slightly when spooned.
Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and beat the mixture with an electric mixer for 3-5 minutes, or until it becomes thick, light, and airy.
Gently fold in 1 cup of chilled whipped topping (such as Cool Whip).
Spoon or pipe the mousse into long-stemmed dessert glasses or individual serving dishes.
Garnish with fresh mango slices, kiwi, or other tropical fruits of your choice.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mousse to fully set before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

50g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tropical Mousse?

Tropical Mousse takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tropical Mousse?

Tropical Mousse has approximately 223.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tropical Mousse?

The key ingredients for Tropical Mousse are Mangoes, Unflavored Gelatin, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Frozen Whipped Topping. See the full list with measurements above.