Apple Pistachio Mousse Cookilicious

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Just the combination of sweet apples with the crunchy pistachios makes this eggless mousse a delectable sweet treat! Plus, it’s a no-cook,no-bake recipe! I am a sucker for easy desserts. It’s quick to put them together and they can be made without a fuss. Check out this Jhajhariya dessert recipe. It’s made in the microwave! I have been making these mousse cups for dessert for Rakshabandhan for three years in a row! We love it! Since this is such an easy recipe, I wanted to share it with all of you.
BTW, mousse is a French dessert! In old French, “mousse” actually means “froth.” It’s a fluffy and airy dessert similar to a pudding. Starting with Karadaiyan Nonbu - a festival for married women across South India followed by Raksha Bandhan. Here the sisters of all ages tie a thread, talisman, or amulet, called the Rakhi, around the wrists of their brothers, symbolically protecting them. The brothers in turn also vow to protect their sisters at all times and give them gifts in exchange for the rakhi. Living in a cosmopolitan city like Bombay made that happen. When we as kids saw the whole city celebrating this day with so much vigor, I insisted that we celebrate it too. Our parents agreed instantly and since then I have been tying a rakhi to my younger brother. Mom would always make Paal Poli every Raksha Bandhan which we would devour. It’s not the same feeling of celebration but what else can one do?  The same is the case with KR and his sister. It is in moments like these you miss living with family even more.

It’s an eggless mousse recipeApples are the hero hereCan be served in cups or individual jarsIt’s a no-cook, no-bake recipeA gluten-free dessertCan be made in 15 minutesMade with just 6 ingredientsA great make-ahead dessertIdeal for large groupsIt’s a beautiful no-fuss dessert

Pistachios - I used whole nuts and chopped them using this nuts chopper. Cream Cheese - I have used original cream cheese in this eggless cheesecake-style mousse recipe. You can also use low-fat cream cheese as well. Make sure to take it out of the fridge a few hours before you plan to make this mousse so that it softens up.  Sour Cream - Lite sour cream is what I have used here. It gives this mousse a nice tangy flavor. Sugar - White granulated sugar or caster/powdered sugar can also be used. Saffron is an optional ingredient. You can use it as a garnish for an aromatic flavor. Besides these ingredients, you will also need small glass jars/cups to serve this mousse. If you like serving food in small jars, then check out Mango Cranachan and Dahi Vada recipe.

You can also serve them in a gigantic martini glass serving dish, mini mason jars, small bowls, cocktail glasses, or disposable glasses. This delicious mousse can be served on any special occasion like baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, parties, Valentine’s day, game nights, or date nights. It’s perfect for the festive season like Rakshabandhan, Janmashtami, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th, or for New Year’s party. Actually, it’s a super versatile treat that you can have any time of year! If you are like us, you can also enjoy this Apple Pistachio mousse as something sweet after a meal. BTW, if you are a fan of cheesecakes, then check out this Chai Cheesecake and Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicle recipe. If you want a smoother texture, grate the apples instead of chopping them. Instead of apples, feel free to use any other fruit like mango, frozen berries, chickoo, etc. Saffron is optional. Add it as a garnish if you have it handy. Even cardamom can be added. Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of the apples. Like this recipe? Please show your love by leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to see more delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes and what I’m getting up to.