CARAMEL and WALNUT MOUSSE, a single-serving spoon dessert, creamy and delicious, easy and quick, a perfect idea for parties that can be made quickly.
every time I think of parties, I crave a creamy, single-serving, and irresistible dessert. And this caramel and walnut mousse has become my little Christmas obsession 😍.
It can be prepared in a few minutes, is elegant to serve, and that mix of sweet caramel and crunchy walnuts makes you close your eyes at the first spoonful. It is the perfect dessert after lunch or dinner, or as a delicious snack during a more sophisticated aperitif.
No oven needed, no rising needed, just whipped cream, some homemade or ready-made caramel, and some roughly chopped walnuts. The game is done: sweet, crunchy, and creamy all together.
This caramel and walnut mousse is one of those desserts that saves the party: ready in a few minutes, elegant, delicious, and perfect as an end-of-meal dessert or as a sweet snack for a Christmas aperitif.
Follow me in the kitchen today there’s caramel and walnut mousse.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 7 oz heavy cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1.75 oz walnuts
- 0.18 oz butter
- 5.25 oz sugar
- 1.75 oz butter
- 7 oz heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 sheet gelatin
Steps
Soak the gelatin in cold water.
In a saucepan, melt the sugar until you get a golden caramel.
Remove from heat and add the butter, stirring quickly.
Add 3.5 oz of warm (not boiling) cream, stirring to combine.
Beat the egg yolks and incorporate them into the lukewarm caramel, mixing well.
Dissolve the squeezed gelatin in the still warm mixture.
Let it cool to room temperature.
Whip the remaining 3.5 oz of cream and gently fold it into the cooled mixture.
In a saucepan, melt the sugar until golden.
Add the butter and stir.
Pour in the walnuts and stir until well coated, then let them cool on parchment paper and roughly blend them.
Whip the cream with powdered sugar until firm.
Divide it into two containers; in one, add the walnuts and mix.
Arrange the mousses in cups, alternating them, and decorate the last layer with walnuts.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Bon appétit
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CARAMEL and WALNUT MOUSSE
Tips from a messy but organized blogger 😄
For a more fragrant caramel, add a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of rum or orange liqueur.
You can slightly toast the walnuts for a more intense and crunchy flavor.
Serve the mousse in single-serving glass cups: guaranteed scenic effect for buffets or Christmas dinners.
You can add a drizzle of extra caramel syrup over each mousse before serving.
For a vegan version, replace the cream with plant-based whipping cream.
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FAQ CARAMEL and WALNUT MOUSSE
How long does it take to prepare?
About 10-15 minutes. You just need to whip the cream, combine the caramel, and add the walnuts.
Can it be made in advance?
Yes! You can assemble it in the morning and keep it in the fridge until serving time.
Can it be frozen?
It’s better not to freeze it: whipped cream would lose its consistency.
Can I use other types of nuts?
Yes, hazelnuts or almonds are great, or a mix of walnuts and pistachios.
How to serve it elegantly?
In transparent glasses, with a drizzle of caramel on top and some walnut grains. Perfect for buffets or festive dinners.
