Finally!!! This past week we have been harvesting fresh fruit from trees that my husband planted in our back yard several years ago, including one of my favorite fruits: guavas. Mmmmm!!! So today is Guava-Lemon Mousse day!!! 🙂
Just talking about it makes my heart smile... Of course, beyond just eating them fresh out of hand, I absolutely had to make something special with them. But what? Of course, a guava-lemon mousse! My husband (and me, too) is crazy for what are called "mousses" in Brazil. Actually, creams would be a more accurate label, since this simple and delicious recipe doesn't incorporate either whipped egg whites or whipped cream, which a bona fide mousse traditionally does. However, even though it is not technically a mousse, due to its luscious creaminess I will call it a mousse anyway. 😉
I originally just intended to make this guava-lemon mousse dessert as a special treat for my family. But when I mentioned on my personal Facebook page that I had made guava-lemon mousse, several of my friends and those who follow this blog clamored for the recipe, so I decided to post my guava-lemon mousse here.
This quick, gluten-free guava-lemon mousse dessert is extremely creamy, satisfying, and beautiful. In Brazil, the most popular flavors are passion-fruit, chocolate, and lemon "mousses." At my family's table the most popular are guava, passion-fruit, and strawberry-lemon. Other great flavor options are avocado or berries.
Well, why not give it a try? No matter which flavor you choose, you are sure to be hooked.
Enjoy our guava-lemon mousse!
Guava-Lemon "Mousse"
Yield: 4 (½ cup) ramekins
(Segment: Brazilian Cuisine)
Ingredients:
2 large ripe guavas, peeled and chunked
⅔ can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Fresh squeezed juice of 2 lemons
Directions:
In a blender, blend all the ingredients together until creamy. With the assistance of the convex portion of a spoon, pass the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds. Pour the strained mixture into ramekins and cover. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving (NB: The flavor is even richer after 24 hours). It can be served by itself or drizzled with a Triple-Berry Coulis.
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
Here goes a Brazilian recipe! I'd love to try it! I am too hungry right now to look at beautiful food photos 🙂
Denise Browning says
Hi, Julia! Let's do something. How about if we exchange my guava mousse for your mixed berry bundt cake with glaze? Yours also looks divine.
Ana Sofia says
Just saw this! Have to keep an eye out for guavas now!
Denise Browning says
Thanks for your visit and comment, Sofia! I hope you are safe and doing well after Sandy... Guava is one of my favorite fruits. I love to make all types of desserts and drinks with it. It has the power to transport me home. Take care!!! xx
kiki says
Your wonderful recipes remind me of my time in Latin America! I love the flavors you work with and especially this one here! I`ll try and find the ingredients 🙂 Germany is not really known for its variety of exotic fruits 🙁 Greetings from beautiful Bavaria.
Denise Browning says
Hi, Kiki! I am so glad that you have stopped by. This mousse can be made with guava or other fruits such as lemon, mango + lemon/lime, and avocado + lemon/lime, etc. My husband's all-time fave is strawberry + lemon -- perhaps these are fruits easier to find in Germany. I am sure Germany has an abundance of strawberries. You can use this recipe as a guide to blend about 2 cups of halved strawberries (without the leaves) and lemon juice in a blender with the other ingredients and then, pass through a sieve to remove the seeds. I do hope you try it and enjoy.
Robyn says
I moved to a house a couple years ago with guava trees and didn't have a clue what to do with the fruit (besides picking it up off my lawn before it gets smashed!). After my mother-in-law suggested guava mousse, I found this recipe and have not looked back! It's super easy, turns out AMAZING every time AND I get to use lemons from my tree!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Robyn! I am so glad to hear that this recipe worked well for you. Its frozen mousse makes a delicious ice cream too. This recipe is one of my hubby's fave desserts... and mine too! In Brazil, we also make guava smoothie (guava, milk, sugar and bit of Greek or plain yogurt to make it creamier blended in a blended and strained) and juices (guava + other fruit, preferably citrics, water and sugar all blended in a blender and strained). You can also use guavas to make popsicles and cocktail drinks. 😉 Have a delicious day!
Robyn says
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!!
Denise Browning says
My pleasure, Robyn!