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A bowl of fig mousse next to some figs.

Fig mousse

Fig mousse is a light, creamy no cook dessert which combines the natural sweetness of ripe figs with creamy mascarpone. This late summer or autumn dessert is simple to prepare and can be made in advance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, European
Servings 6
Calories 444 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 20 figs
  • 250 grams mascarpone
  • 200 ml cream
  • 30 grams icing sugar

Instructions
 

  • Scoop the centres out of the figs or wash and finely chop and place in a bowl (or half and half).
  • Place the mascarpone in a large bowl. Sieve the icing sugar over the mascarpone and mix.
  • Whisk the cream in a separate bowl until it starts to form soft peaks (see video).
  • Add the cream to the other ingredients and fold in with a metal spoon until it is an even consistency.
  • Add the figs and fold in.
  • Transfer the mousse into individual serving glasses or bowls and chill before serving.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 419mgFiber: 5gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 1313IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Autumn, Fall, Figs, Mediterranean, Mousse, Summer
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