Fluffy Coconut Mousse: A Party-Ready Dessert

By Bhavana Verma

Ingredients

1 cup coconut milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon gelatin or agar-agar
2 tablespoons warm water

Prepare the Coconut Base

Whip coconut cream until smooth. Bloom gelatin in 2 tablespoons of warm water and set aside.

Whip Heavy Cream

Take heavy cream and powdered sugar in a chilled bowl, add a few drops of vanilla and whip until soft peaks form.

Combine

Fold the whipped coconut cream into whipped heavy cream. Drizzle in gelatin mixture while folding.

Chill Mousse

Pour mousse into glasses, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for few hours. Garnish with coconut shavings and serve.