Brazilian · dessert
Mousse de Maracuja
Mousse de Maracuja reads sweetness 7.5, fruity 6.9 and richness 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian dessert, about 2 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.5 · Fruity 6.9 · Richness 5.0 · Floral 4.0 · Sourness 2.4 · Salinity 0.6 · Umami 0.5
What's in it (6)
- 1 cup passion fruit pulp (fresh
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 envelope (7g) unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 tbsp fresh passion fruit seeds for garnish
Time & effort: about 2 hr (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 285.7 kcal, 5.1 g protein, 12.4 g fat, 40 g carbs
Dietary: Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Bloom gelatin in cold water, then gently warm to dissolve.
- Blend passion fruit pulp with condensed milk until smooth, then fold in whipped heavy cream and dissolved gelatin.
- Pour into a large bowl or individual glasses, refrigerate until set, and garnish with fresh passion fruit seeds before serving.
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- Panna Cotta — Italian
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- Clafoutis — French
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.