Mascarpone Mousse

5 from 8 votes

An incredible easy mascarpone dessert flavored with a hint of vanilla and topped with cacao powder and fresh berries. A simple indulgence perfect for small celebrations (gluten-free, sugar-free, Paleo and keto-friendly dessert).

Prep Time15

Additional Time5

Total Time5 15

Course: Cookies, Snacks, Desserts

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Mariska Ramondino

Ingredients

2 sheets gelatin softened
3 eggs yolk and whites separated at room temperature—see note
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup Swerve confectioners sweetener + 1 tablespoon extra 60 grams
8 ounces mascarpone cheese 1 (226-gram) container
Cacao powder, blackberries, and chocolate mint to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Soften the gelatin sheets by placing them in a bowl covered with cold water for about two to 5 minutes or until spongy.
Meanwhile, separate the yolks from the whites.
In a bowl of a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer), add the egg whites and mix on a medium to a high setting until stiff, reserve.
In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sweetener. Then gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and well combined, reserve.
When spongy, strain the gelatin sheets and place them in a small saucepan with the vanilla extract over the lowest heat setting.
Stir for about 30 seconds until the sheets have melted and you have a brown vanilla-like liquid.
Pour the melted gelatin-vanilla mix into the reserved mascarpone mixture in small batches (drips).
Use a whisk to stir each batch of gelatin liquid gently until completely dissolved into the mascarpone mix.
Continue until all the melted gelatin is completely incorporated.
Don’t rush this and work in small batches because the gelatin can otherwise easily clump.
Then, fold the stiffed egg whites into the mascarpone mix. The mixture should become airy.
Divide the mascarpone mixture equally into 6 ramekins or glasses.
Store in the fridge for at least 5 hours, preferably covered, best overnight.
When ready to serve, pour a small amount of cacao powder into a small sifter and gently shake it back and forth over the desserts to create a fine coat—be generous with the cacao powder.
Top it off with (black)berries and some chocolate mint (optional).

Notes

To soften gelatin sheets, place the sheets in a bowl covered with cold water for about 2 minutes (no longer than 5 minutes). Then take them out, gently squeezing out any extra water.

Eggs and mascarpone cheese: it’s best to take them out of the fridge 30 minutes beforehand to let them come at room temperature.

Sweetener: you can use regular confectioner sugar instead of Swerve (sugar replacement) if preferred—know that the nutrition information provided below is calculated using a zero-sugar sweetener like Swerve.

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