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Dulce de Leche Mousse

Heavenly Dulce de Leche Mousse: The Easiest No-Bake Delight

Experience the light and creamy delight of Dulce de Leche Mousse, a no-bake treat that's perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Choose a high-quality brand for best results.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Very cold for best whipping results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract is recommended.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness.
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For serving.
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Shavings For serving.
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce For drizzling.
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Nuts For added crunch.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Chill a mixing bowl and whisk in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Pour very cold heavy cream into the bowl, and whip until stiff peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk dulce de leche until smooth. Warm it in the microwave if too thick.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the dulce de leche until combined.
  5. Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the dulce de leche mixture.
  6. Gently fold the enriched mixture back into the remaining whipped cream.
  7. Spoon mousse into serving dishes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  8. Before serving, add desired garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep your heavy cream, mixing bowl, and whisk cold for the best whipped consistency. Taste the dulce de leche mixture before chilling to adjust sweetness if needed.

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