Name: Fresh Basil Mousse Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: To Bloom the Gelatin:; 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin powder, such as Knox or Now Foods (about 2 1/4 teaspoons; 7g); 1 ounce cold milk, any percentage will do (about 2 tablespoons; 30g); For the Mousse:; 3 1/2 ounces plain or toasted sugar (about 1/2 cup; 100g); 1 1/2 ounces fresh basil (about 1 1/2 cups, loosely packed; 43g); 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 4 ounces roughly chopped white chocolate, not chips (about 2/3 cup; 115g); 12 ounces milk, divided, any percentage will do (about 1 1/2 cups; 340g); 8 ounces heavy cream (about 1 cup; 225g); Fresh fruit, such as sliced strawberries, apricots, or nectarines, for garnish; Pine nuts or slivered almonds, for garnish (optional)

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Total Time

20m

This fresh basil mousse recipe combines the savory flavors of basil with the sweetness of white chocolate for a light and airy dessert. Topped with fresh fruit and pine nuts or almonds, it's an elegant and refreshing conclusion to any meal.