Chef Neena’s Creamy Fluffy Jell-O Mousse
Yield: 10–12 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
Chill Time: 2–4 hours
Ingredients
- 1 large 6 oz box flavored Jell-O (any flavor)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Whisk the Jell-O into the boiling water until completely dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until it thickens to the consistency of egg whites. Do not let it fully set.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to soft-to-medium peaks.
- Whisk about one-quarter of the whipped cream into the thickened Jell-O to lighten the mixture.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the remaining whipped cream into the Jell-O in two additions until no streaks remain.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or individual dessert cups and refrigerate for 2–4 hours, or until set.
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Notes
• Use very cold heavy cream for the best volume.
• Do not overwhip the cream; soft-to-medium peaks create the lightest texture.
• The Jell-O should be cool and thickened—not warm and not fully firm—before folding.
• Serve with fresh berries, citrus zest, or crushed graham crackers if desired.
• Do not overwhip the cream; soft-to-medium peaks create the lightest texture.
• The Jell-O should be cool and thickened—not warm and not fully firm—before folding.
• Serve with fresh berries, citrus zest, or crushed graham crackers if desired.