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    Blackberry Mousse

    August 10, 2015

    Easy Blackberry Mousse

    Summertime and the blackberries are ripe…..well, I actually bought mine at the store. These days, you can find them year round in the freezer section, so you can make this anytime you feel like it. And I do.

    I have this thing about blackberries. Maybe because I remember picking them in the Summer growing up. Or maybe it’s the blackberry cobbler my grandmother always made for our family reunions. Or all the jams I made with them when my babies were little. Whatever, I love anything blackberry. If you haven’t tried my ‘signature’ Blackberry Tea…please do! It’s the perfect Summertime drink.

    This weekend we celebrated a couple of birthdays at my house and yes, we had birthday cakes…but, I decided to make Blackberry Mousse, too.

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    Not only is it a pretty little dish to set before your guests…it’s a delightful little dessert. And perfect for a Summertime Dinner Party.

    The fun thing about this recipe is that any berry will work. You may use blueberries, strawberries raspberries or any combination there of. I used Blackberries…..because I’m partial to Blackberries….but I already said that.

    This recipe can be made ahead, even the day before.  Just wait to add whipped cream on top and berries right before serving.

    This is such a pretty dessert to serve to company.  I found the parfait glasses at GoodWill…. I’ll bet you can, too. You may need to make a couple of trips, like I did,  but you will eventually find enough for a party. 😉

    blackberry mousse

    Here’s the recipe ….happy cooking!

    Blackberry Mousse

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 3/4 cups of granulated sugar
    • Juice of one lemon
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 2 8oz blocks of cream cheese softened to room temperature
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 packet of unflavored gelatin powder
    • 3 TBLS warm water
    • GARNISH:
    • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
    • 2 TBLS blackberry jam/jelly
    • whipped cream
    • mint leaves

    Instructions

    1. Place blackberries in a saucepan with 1/4 cup of water. Heat over medium heat until berries hot. Press hot berries through a mesh strainer, mashing the berries with the back of a spoon to extract juice,
    2. Mix gelatin with 3 TBLS warm water until dissolved.
    3. Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks are formed; Set aside.
    4. Cream sugar, vanilla, salt, gelatin and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
    5. Fold whipped cream, cream cheese mixture and berries together until well blended.
    6. Divide into 8 parfait glasses, cover and refrigerate until time to serve.
    7. Toss with 1/2 cup fresh blackberries with warmed jelly to glaze.
    8. Just before serving add additional whipped cream, glazed berries and a mint leaf to each serving.
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