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Coconut mousse

Coconut mousse is a traditional recipe from Nauru, an island country in Micronesia in the South Pacific formerly known as Pleasant Island.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Oceania

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ¾ cup fresh coconut , finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon agar-agar
  • ½ cup heavy cream (very cold)
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla-flavored sugar (or 4 tablespoons sugar, with ½ teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • 2 egg whites

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, heat coconut milk, sugar and grated coconut without boiling.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the agar-agar. Whisk until it cools.
  3. Beat the heavy cream gradually incorporating vanilla sugar.
  4. Beat the egg whites until stiff.
  5. Fold in whipped cream.
  6. Gently fold the egg whites. The mixture should be very airy.
  7. Allow to cool at least 4 hours.