Cantaloupe Mousse
A light, refreshing cantaloupe mousse with hints of mint and whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings or elegant desserts that appeal to fruit lovers and those seeking a cool treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Puree the cantaloupe until smooth.
- Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water in a double boiler and stir until dissolved.
- Add the pureed melon to the gelatin mixture and allow to cool.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Whip the eggs until frothy, then beat in sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the egg whites.
- Add the cooled cantaloupe and gelatin mixture and fold gently.
- Pour the mousse into a serving bowl.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
234
kcal
12% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).