Banana Mousse with Coffee Liquor

Course Desserts and Sweets
Prep. Time 10 - 15 mins
Yields 6 to 8 servings
1 tbsp (15 ml) gelatine powder
3 tbsp (45 ml) hot water
5 ripe bananas
1/3 cup (67 g) sugar
3 tbsp (45 ml) coffee liquor
1 1/2 cup (336 g) whipping cream 35 %
Sweetened chocolate powder
Coffee beans


Instructions In small bowl, sprinkle gelatine over 2 tbsp (30 mL) of water and allow to stand for 1 minute. Add 3 tbsp (45 mL) of boiling water, stirring constantly until gelatine has completely dissolved. Purée bananas, sugar and liquor with a fork or in food processor. Stir in dissolved gelatine and set aside.

Whip cream until stiff. Fold whipped cream in banana mixture. Fill 6 to 8 dessert dishes or small bowls. Garnish with cocoa powder and coffee bean.


lumpenfrau November 30th, 2011

Hello; I was wondering if this recipe could have its ingredients "swapped out" with something a lot less fattening? For instance, would it be more healthy to take out the larger amount of white sugar, and substitute with say, 2 Tbsps. of brown sugar? Thanks everyone for your kind assistance!