Matt Preston shares his take on the classic French dessert, Poire Belle Hélène.
46 recipes that celebrate the magic of mousse
Fluffy, light and rich. Mousse is the perfect make-ahead dessert or afternoon pick-me-up. If you don’t believe us, just give these recipes a try!
Dark chocolate and raspberry mousse cake
Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. You'll need a sheet of acetate, which you can find at cake and art supply shops.
Strawberry and chocolate mousse layer cake
There's no better pairing than chocolate and strawberry. Add layers of soft, rich cake and creamy mousse, and you've got yourself a masterpiece.
Chai latte honey mousse
Turn that chai latte into a sweet dessert. Begin this recipe at least 5 hours ahead.
Peanut butter mousse with chocolate butterscotch sauce and peanut brittle
There's nothing better than peanut butter and chocolate. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.
Fresh ideas
Mandarins
Amorette mandarins are seedless, easy to peel and have a nice balance of sweetness and tang.
Chocolate espresso mousse pots
Chocolate and espresso is a match made in heaven. Begin this recipe at least 6 hours ahead.
Pistachio and white chocolate kataifi mousse cake
This show-stopping dessert by Michael Rantissi combines the silkiness of mousse with the shattering crunch of golden string pastry. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.
Double-chocolate mousse cake
Double the chocolate, double the deliciousness. Double-chocolate mousse cake
White chocolate and hazelnut mousse cake
When white chocolate meets hazelnut, you know you'll want more than one slice. Begin this recipe 1 day ahead.
Mocha mousse cheesecake
Chocolate mousse and mocha are a match made in heaven. You’ll need to start this recipe at least 5 hours ahead, and you’ll need a 22cm springform pan for this recipe.
Lemon curd mousse with pistachio crumble
This lemon curd mousse is made extra special with a crunchy pistachio crumble. Begin this recipe 5 hours ahead of serving.
Blender chocolate mousse with whisky caramel popcorn
This impressive looking dessert is a breeze to make: just whiz everything in the blender and set in the fridge. Blender chocolate mousse with whisky caramel popcorn
Chocolate and caramel mousse tiramisu
This decadent dessert is absolutely necessary on Christmas Day… or any other day of the year. You'll need to start this recipe 1 day ahead, and you'll need an offset spatula and a piping bag with a 1cm plain nozzle.
Easy chocolate mousse
Nigella Lawson is the queen of chocolate mousse. This decadent dessert is an ode to her.
Double chocolate mousse cake with almond meringue
Some occasions call for a large statement cake that brings 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from guests when you bring it to the table. The good news is this impressive decadent and very delicious cake isn’t that hard to make and can be totally prepped ahead for a no stress reveal.