How to Make Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse (Maracuja) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brazilian cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavors, and one of the most beloved Brazilian desserts is the Passion Fruit Mousse, also known as Maracuja in Portuguese. This creamy and tangy dessert is a perfect way to end a meal, and its vibrant yellow color and unique flavor make it a standout among other desserts.

The key ingredient in this mousse is the passion fruit, which is a tropical fruit native to Brazil. Its sweet and tangy flavor gives the mousse its unique taste, and...

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Ingredients

  • 8 passion fruits
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Break passion fruits in half, and empty contents into a bowl. Use a little water to help rinse the juice out of the skins. Mix with hands to soften pulp. Strain through a sieve or cheesecloth. Stir in sugar and sweetened condensed milk.
  • In a chilled bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the cream into the passion fruit mixture, then quickly fold in remaining cream until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    515 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 131mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 240mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 385mg