Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Seeds from 1 vanilla bean pod scraped
- 4-5 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator.
- Bloom gelatin by sprinkling it over water in a small bowl and letting it sit to bloom.
- In the chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, salt, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds until soft peaks form. Start with 4 tablespoons of sugar and add 1 tablespoon more if desired.
- Microwave the gelatin mixture for 10 seconds or until it turns liquid. Gradually add it to the whipped cream, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer the mousse to a serving dish or individual cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve alone or with fresh fruit.