Mango Mousse

All this delicious mango mousse requires is chopped mangoes (or mango puree, if not in season), cream and just enough time for the mousse to set.

Ingredients for Mango Mousse:

• 1 ½ cups mango pulp
• Water, if required
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 teaspoon gelatin
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1 cup cream, chilled
• ½ cup sugar

Method:

1. Place chopped mango in blender. Blend till puree is formed. If necessary, add a bit of water.
2. Place 1 tablespoon cold water in a bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon gelatin and let it stand for a minute till it softens. Add hot water, and mix well.
3. Add the gelatin mixture in the mango puree. Set aside.
4. Take cream in a large glass bowl. Add sugar and beat till soft peaks are formed.
5. Add the mango puree and fold the puree through. Reserve a few tablespoons of the mango puree for decoration.
6. Place a tablespoon of the mango puree in a glass, and then pour mango mousse on top. Decorate with a mint leave.
7. Refrigerate the mango mousse for at least 4 hours, or till set before serving.

Note: The mango mousse can be set in glasses or a bowl as per personal preference.