Tuesday, August 9, 2011

mango mousse



This is a perfect delicious summer dessert. I made this for a picnic/jazz concert at the Hammer museum and it was perfect! (healthy too :) oh and mine definitely didnt look as pretty (this is another internet pic...but I did serve it with slices strawberries wich made it extra delicious!)


Ingredients:
-1 bag of trader joes frozen mango halves (~4 mangos --> you can of course use fresh mangoes if you want but frozen is more cost efficient and results in firmer texture...if you use fresh mangos add 1/2 cup of ice)
-either a can of coconut milk -OR- 3/4 cup soy milk and 3/4 cup sweetened vanilla almond milk
-2 tsp agave necter (*NOTE* this is optional, I made mine with the soy/almond milk combo and chose not to add additional sugar - it came out light, creamy, and refreshing instead of overly sweet)
-2 tsp agar agar (which is what most online recipes call for...I used 3 tsp cornstarch instead because I didnt have agar agar) 


Instructions:
-bring non-dairy milk and agave if using, to a boil over medium high heat
-reduce to medium heat and add agar or cornstarch, stirring constantly
-whisk for about 5 mins until powder has disolved
-combine mangos, and milk mix in a blender and puree 
-poor into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least an hour
-garnish with strawberries and enjoy!







1 comment:

Liz said...

I made this for breakfast with a costco mix of frozen tropical fruit and it was yummm so be creative with the fruit you try!