Description
A light and airy no-bake dessert bursting with citrus flavors, reminiscent of the classic creamsicle treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- In a medium bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, stir together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon orange zest until the sugar mostly dissolves.
- Gently heat the gelatin mixture just until it dissolves, then stir it into the orange mixture until evenly combined.
- Fold the orange-gelatin mixture into the whipped cream gently but thoroughly.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Notes
Serve topped with extra orange zest or cookie crumbs for texture. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg