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No-Bake Vegetarian Banana Mousse – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

No-Bake Vegetarian Banana Mousse

A ridiculously easy, no-bake banana mousse with a dreamy, cloud-like texture. This elegant and comforting dessert balances the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a subtle warmth from nutmeg, making it the perfect light, vegetarian treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Serving
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • Yields:** 6 Servings
  • Prep Time:** 15 Minutes
  • 13.4 oz (380 g) 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 16 fl oz (473 ml) 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.9 oz (25 g) 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 fl oz (30 ml) 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg 0.5g (0.02 oz)
  • 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) 1 tbsp dark or spiced rum
  • for the Best Mousse
  • For the fluffiest mousse, chill your mixing bowl and beaters for 15 minutes before starting. Cold tools help the cream whip up with more volume.
  • Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots. They are naturally sweeter, providing a deeper flavor, and purée into a smoother consistency.
  • Gently fold the banana purée into the whipped cream with a spatula—do not stir. This preserves the air bubbles and keeps the mousse from becoming dense.

Method
 

  1. Purée the Bananas: In a blender or food processor, blend the ripe bananas until completely smooth and lump-free.
  2. Whip the Cream: Using a large, chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  3. Add Sweetener: Gently whip in the powdered sugar until just combined and soft peaks form. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Combine Gently: Add the banana purée to the whipped cream.
  5. Using a spatula, gently fold the two mixtures together until just combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.
  6. Add Flavorings: Gently stir in the lemon juice, ground nutmeg, and rum until evenly incorporated.
  7. Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into 6 serving glasses or bowls.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to set before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 29g

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