Description
This Paleo Peach Mousse is an incredibly light and deliciously creamy summer dessert that is completely dairy free and easy to make, only 5 ingredients. Plan for 4-5 hours to chill in the refrigerator
Ingredients
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Peach Mousse
- 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder or agar agar (for vegan)
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups peaches, peeled, cut into chunks (365 grams)
- 2/3 cup coconut cream*
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peach Sauce
- 1 teaspoon tapioca flour
- 1/2 tablespoon water
- 1 ½ cups peaches, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Instructions
Prepare the Mousse:
- Place cold water in a saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin powder and leave it for 5 minutes to soften (“bloom”).
- While the gelatin is blooming, peel and measure the peaches. Put peaches, half the coconut cream, maple syrup and vanilla into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add remaining coconut cream to the pot with the gelatin and heat briefly on low heat while stirring until gelatin is fully dissolved. Do not boil!!
- Add the gelatin mix to the blender with the pureed peaches and blend until combined. Adjust sweetener if necessary.
- Pour into 4 small bowls or dessert dishes and cool in the fridge for 4-5 hours or until firm.
Peach Sauce
- Place the peaches, maple syrup, into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir the mixture as it cooks.
- Whisk the tapioca and water together until dissolved.
- Bring peaches to a simmer and add the tapioca mix.
- Simmer for 6-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat mash any large chunks of peaches to get desired texture.
- Spoon peach sauce on top of mousse just before serving. Store sauce separately from the mousse.
Notes
If you can’t find coconut cream, get a can of coconut milk and refrigerate it overnight. The cream and liquid will separate. Use the cream part and none of the liquid.
Nutrition information is with gelatin.
Plan for 4-5 hours to chill in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: Paleo, Gluten Free, Diary Free, Vegan Option, Nut Free