Best 2 Sour Cream Mousse Recipes

Are you craving a light, fluffy, and flavorful dessert that is easy to make? Look no further than sour cream mousse! Sour cream mousse is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for other desserts. With its smooth and creamy texture, tangy flavor, and endless possibilities for customization, sour cream mousse is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to create the perfect sour cream mousse.

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AVOCADO SOUR CREAM MOUSSE

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Categories Condiment/Spread Dairy Onion Cocktail Party Buffet Lemon Avocado Summer Chill Sour Cream Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 to 16 hors d'oeuvre servings, or about 3 1/2 cups mousse

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-ounce envelope)
1/2 cup cold water
2 firm-ripe California avocados (1 pound total), quartered, pitted, and peeled
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Accompaniment: crackers
Special Equipment
a 3 1/2- to 4-cup ceramic, plastic, nonstick, or stainless steel mold

Steps:

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small heavy saucepan and let soften 1 minute. Cook over low heat, 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Coarsely mash avocados with a fork in a large bowl. Stir in gelatin mixture along with remaining ingredients until combined well.
Pour mixture into lightly oiled mold and chill, covered tightly with plastic wrap, until firm, at least 4 hours.
Run tip of a thin knife between mold and mousse. Tilt mold sideways and tap side of mold against a work surface, turning it, to evenly break seal and loosen mousse. Keeping mold tilted, invert a plate over mold, then invert mousse onto plate.

SOUR CREAM MOUSSE

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Make and share this Sour Cream Mousse recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ri3603

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon rum
vanilla
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

Beat sour cream, sugar, rum and vanilla utnil thick and frothy.
Soften gelatin in the 1/4 cup cold water about 5 minutes, then set over hot water until completely dissolved.
Beat quickly into sour cream mixture, wich should be almost room temperature now.
When gealtin is throughly beaten into cream, fold whipped cream under.
Pour into glass dishes and chill until set.
Serve with fresh fruit.

Tips:

For a lighter mousse, use low-fat or non-fat sour cream.
To make the mousse even more flavorful, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a tablespoon of lemon juice.
For a sweeter mousse, add a tablespoon or two of sugar or honey.
To make the mousse more decadent, add a tablespoon of melted chocolate or a dollop of whipped cream.
For a festive touch, garnish the mousse with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Sour cream mousse is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover sour cream, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste. Whether you like it light and fluffy, rich and decadent, or somewhere in between, there is a sour cream mousse recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give sour cream mousse a try. You won't be disappointed.