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No-Bake Mango Mousse Cups

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Light and creamy no-bake mango mousse cups featuring a buttery biscuit base, smooth cream cheese layer, and refreshing mango mousse topped with a mango glaze—ideal for summer or elegant gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 150g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers), crushed
  • 60g unsalted butter, melted
  • 200ml heavy cream, chilled
  • 150g cream cheese, softened
  • 50g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 250g ripe mango pulp (fresh or canned)
  • 50g sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 5g gelatin (or 1 1/2 tsp agar-agar powder)
  • 2 tbsp water (for blooming gelatin)
  • 100g mango pulp (for glaze, optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Combine crushed biscuits and melted butter. Press into silicone molds or dessert rings. Chill for 15 minutes.
  2. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream.
  4. Spoon the cream layer over the chilled base and smooth the top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Bloom gelatin in water for 5–10 minutes.
  6. Warm mango pulp and sugar in a saucepan. Stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Cool slightly.
  7. Pour mango mousse layer over the cream layer. Chill for 2 hours or until set.
  8. (Optional) Blend mango pulp, lemon juice, and sugar for glaze. Spread a thin layer over each mousse. Chill again until set.
  9. Remove mousse cups from molds and garnish with fresh mint or mango slices before serving.

Notes

  • Use agar-agar for a vegetarian version.
  • Adjust sugar based on mango sweetness.
  • Chill thoroughly between layers for clean results.
  • Great make-ahead dessert for summer entertaining.

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