Description
A creamy and decadent mousse combining the natural sweetness of Lebanese dates and the floral aroma of orange blossom, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Lebanese dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
2 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon gelatin powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Pit and chop the Lebanese dates into small pieces.
- Dissolve the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes, then gently heat to dissolve.
- Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Ingredients: Whip egg whites until foamy, add sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Fold into whipped cream along with dates and gelatin.
- Add Orange Blossom Water: Pour in orange blossom water and fold gently.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with chopped dates or fresh orange zest if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with whipped coconut cream and egg whites with aquafaba. Ensure proper chilling time for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: mousse, dates, orange blossom, Middle Eastern dessert, creamy dessert, healthy dessert
