Raspberry and Strawberry Mousse
This raspberry and strawberry mousse is a light, vegan dessert made with silken tofu, aquafaba and fresh berries, sweetened with maple syrup and set with agar agar. The Thermomix blends the fruit and tofu into a silky base and whips the aquafaba into airy peaks, creating a mousse that is fluffy, fruity and completely dairy-free.
About this recipe
Raspberry and Strawberry Mousse Thermomix TM7 is a plant-based dessert recipe that proves a vegan sweet treat can be just as airy and luxurious as a classic mousse. Instead of cream and eggs, this version relies on silken tofu for body and aquafaba — the liquid from tinned chickpeas — for its impressive lift. Searching for quick dessert recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: the TM7 blends raspberries, strawberries, maple syrup and vanilla into a brilliantly smooth purée, then whips the aquafaba into soft peaks that fold in for a cloud-like finish. Agar agar, activated with gentle heating and a splash of lime juice, sets the mousse so it holds its shape without gelatine. Serve it in pretty glasses at a summer dinner party, prepare it ahead for a birthday buffet, or enjoy it as a light everyday dessert when fresh berries are at their best.
Preparation tips
- Blend the raspberries, strawberries and silken tofu thoroughly before adding the agar agar, so no seeds or tofu pieces remain; a completely smooth base is essential for an elegant mousse texture.
- Dissolve the agar agar fully in the lime juice and fruit purée while heating, and keep the mixture moving, because agar sets quickly once it starts cooling down in the mixing bowl.
- Fold the whipped aquafaba gently into the fruit mixture with a spatula in two additions; a light hand preserves the air bubbles that give this mousse its signature fluffiness.
Recipe variations
- Chocolate-lovers variation: replace half of the raspberries with melted dark vegan chocolate blended into the tofu base, creating a chocolate-raspberry mousse that still sets beautifully with agar agar.
- Festive winter variation: swap the fresh strawberries for defrosted frozen berries and add a pinch of ground cardamom, then serve the mousse with a sprig of mint for a Christmas dinner finale.
Why this recipe works
Achieving the ethereal texture of a raspberry and strawberry mousse can often feel elusive, requiring precise timing and temperature control. With the Thermomix TM7, you eliminate the guesswork, ensuring every batch possesses that flawless, airy consistency you desire. The appliance’s intelligent precision effortlessly incorporates air, creating a silky smooth finish that never fails to impress. Whether for a dinner party or a quiet treat, you can trust the TM7 to deliver a perfect result every single time, letting you serve a dessert that looks as stunning as it tastes.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 blends the silken tofu with raspberries and strawberries into a silky, seed-free base in under a minute. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the maple syrup and agar agar directly in the mixing bowl saves dirtying extra cups and keeps the ratios exact. [Precision Control]
- Heating the fruit purée with agar agar at a controlled temperature guarantees the mousse sets reliably without scorching. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix whips the aquafaba with lime juice into stable airy peaks far faster than an electric hand whisk. [Time Savings]
- Mixing the vanilla extract through the berry base evenly distributes flavour so every spoonful tastes consistently fruity. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh raspberries
- maple syrup
- fresh strawberries
- agar agar
- silken tofu
- natural vanilla extract
- aquafaba (tinned chickpea liquid)
- lime juice