0 from 3 votes
Coconut Mousse
Coconut Mousse. This fluffy coconut mousse comes together quick and easy and is loaded with cold coconut flavor! Top with your favorite toppings and it's the perfect summer dessert!
Prep Time
10 mins
Resting Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 659 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 ½ tablespoons powdered gelatin
- ¾ cup canned full-fat coconut milk
- ¾ cup cream of coconut
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Pour the ¼ cup cold water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the 1 ½ tablespoons powdered gelatin into the cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes
- In a small saucepan heat the ¾ cup canned full-fat coconut milk, ¾ cup cream of coconut, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Heat until just warm, not bubbling.
- Add the gelatin mixture to the warmed coconut milk and stir until all the gelatin is dissolved. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl add the 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Whisk over medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Carefully fold the cooled coconut mixture into the whipped cream until combined.
- Pour the mixture into small containers or jars. Seal and place in refrigerator. Allow to cool and set for at least 4 hours.
- Top with additional whipped cream and any other toppings desired. Pictured is chocolate, strawberries, and sugared lime zest (lime zest coated in white sugar).
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
209mg
(9%)
Potassium
179mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
1312IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 209mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 1312IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.