Today morning I read about Anna’s Blue Ribbon Challenge at Crunchy Creamy Sweet.
Normally I take at least two days to sit on a post before I post it. When I read her post (somehow I had completely missed it earlier), I couldn’t help thinking…can I…??
Nah! It was too short a notice. I have to make a mousse. Then have to set it. And then I have to CLICK pictures. AND write about it. Are you kidding me? No way.
And yet, two hours ago, I found myself in the kitchen, raiding my fridge to see what I could make, wondering all the while whether I could make it in time, and also write about it. I still had 3 hours to link it.
Mangoes.
I know, you guys are probably sick of reading my mango posts. But what do I do? That’s the only fruit I eat with love. And buy by the dozen when it’s in season.
I also make killer mango mousse. And the recipe is so easy, that my even my boys could make it. I make a few variations. I like this one more because it’s lighter, and the cottage cheese adds texture, a slight saltiness and body to the airy dessert. Saffron adds a little dimension to the dish without compromising it’s texture or taste.
If you want, you can skip the saffron totally.
- 1.5 cups chopped mangoes
- 2 cups half and half (if you need it creamier, than add 1 cup of heavy cream with 1 cup of half and half)
- 1 pkt gelatin
- 1 tsp cottage cheese
- 8 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp boiling water
- ¼ tsp saffron
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp of boiling water in a bowl
- Dissolve saffron in 1 tbsp of heavy cream in a separate bowl.
- Put half and half, mangoes and sugar in a blender and blend till thick and smooth.
- Transfer in a whipping bowl.
- Whisk at a low setting for a minute. Blend in cheese and gelatin.
- Check for sugar, add more if needed. Add a little half and half if too sweet. (It’s important to keep the sugar on a little higher side as refrigeration will lessen it).
- Pour into dessert bowls, and spoon in the saffron mixture on top, creating light swirls.
- Refrigerate for two hours.
YESSS!!!
Definitely bookmarking this one until mango season!
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Minnie, I could never get sick of mango posts!
And good for you getting this done so quickly! Hubby loves mangoes although we have a while to wait for mango season again so I shall have to content myself with your pictures!
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Awwww THANK U!! I had forgotten…it is winter for you guys right now….so you have mangoes in december. How interesting!
Lovely Recipe!! Me will try this over weekend
It’s a total yumm. Leave the cheese out if you wish. In fact, another variation is, add a handful of cashews (soaked in half cup of milk and made a paste). I’ll put that recipe up when I am running out of ideas…hehehehe!
This looks great. My family loves mango so I think this will be our weekend treat!
Awesome!!!! Welcome Misty, I love your blog.
this one came at the fag end of the mango season here, but will try it out. it sounds simple and looks yum.
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Welcome Subhorup! Actually this is a great recipe for those fag end mangoes. The cream and the sugar enhance the flavor of mangoes and make for it’s lack lustre taste. Great to see you here
Wow! It should be called the fastest mousse in the world! Glad you could jpin the challenge, Minnie! Thank you!
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Thanks Anna! I do love this one. Thanks for the opportunity
) This is one dessert I have always had a loyal fan following for. In fact, when I started the blog, the first question was – when are you posting your Mango Mousse recipe….
Great recipe Di! But, is there an alternative for Gelatin? As we in my family cant eat Gelatin.
Just leave it out Pachu. It won’t really hurt. I have done that many times epecially whe I have made the mousse on a Saturday, our veg day. Make the mango puree thicker.If you can get some, agar-agar is a good substitute, as is arrowroot powder. I avoid arrowroot as it gives bit of a custardy texture, but it is a preference.
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Hey Minnie,
Bet you didn’t expect to see me here. I’m not a mango fan but my entire family digs mangoes.
Would give it a try.
Way to go girl…. Yay!
OMG! I seriously didn’t!! A big hug
:D I’m definite that you’ll love it.
Yumm looks great! I am a mango lover as well
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This looks fantastic Minnie… I guess you could also use agar agar instead of gelatin (to the commenter above), although I think you need to be careful with it, because the proportions are very different to gelatin. Lovely looking dessert, and I adore mango!
Very true Charles.I prefer to skip it totally if I am not using gelatin. Thanks so much!!!
Sounds amazing. I have never tried mango mousse before, it is something I will certainly have to try.
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It sounds yumm, Di…one day..one day when I’m not feeling lazy..I’ll give it a try..since it doesn’t take long to prepare (I lack the patience required for cooking)…
Awww Mango!! You have to try this. Think of it as a frozen mango shake. There, suddenly it looks easier, doesn’t it? In fact, you can skip the cheese too!
But Di…the thing is if I see a mango…me eats it…Bach ta hi nahi hai :$…
Maybe I’ll ask Bhabhi to hide mangoes from me..and ask her to make this as well!
hahahahaha! That’s why you are Mango ;p But having your bhabhi make it,not a bad idea.
“one day..one day when I’m not feeling lazy.” – Paaji, that day sun will rise from West.
Haww…paaji…aap meri besatti karne yahan bhi aa gaye?
…koi naa…dekhna..one day I’ll surely make this!!..hmpf!
I love Mangoes and now its season too! Will surely make this and try! Looks yummy!
Thanks Minz
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If onl we had mangoes my friend, I would be all over your beautiful creation
Cheers
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hahaha! Don’t you get the pureed ones in Indian stores there? I always make with those, and they taste even better than the mangoes.
This looks amazing! I love mangoes in desserts!
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Congratulations on winning the first Blue Ribbon Challenge! Your mousse looks divine!
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I did? Oh wow!! Thanks so so much for letting me know
I love mangoes and mango mousse, but have never made it with cottage cheese. What a great idea. I love the simplicity of this. Lovely post.
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Thank you so much! It gives a bit of a cheesecake effect that I love.
Mangoes are loved in this household too and this would go down really well! Good job getting this done and posted, i could never have made it on time.
I bet the zafran adds great fragrance. They look absolutely delicious. I haven’t found good mangoes here yet, I will have to keep a look out in Costco, they had really good ones last year.
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I love mangoes and a mango mousse sounds delicious. I love that you added saffron, I am sure it will give it an exotic taste. Love the idea
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Congratulations Minnie for winning the Blue Ribbon challenge
Amazing recipe. Will try with mango puree as can’t find ripe mangoes anywhere 
Thanks so much Mili!!!! XOXO
Ami kintu normally puree diye banayi, aar cottage cheese experimental version – besh bhalo tobe. Tobe tumi jeta kheyecho, or recipe ta ektu different.
Congrats thats a great feeling to win and you deserve it!
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