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Mascarpone Cardamom Mousse

A silky mascarpone mousse perfumed with warm cardamom and topped with crushed pistachios.

Total time
15 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Medium
Mascarpone Cardamom Mousse
As seen on Episode 265

The preparation

6 steps, about 15 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside.

  2. 02

    Beat mascarpone with powdered sugar, cardamom, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

  3. 03

    Gently fold in whipped cream in two additions until combined.

  4. 04

    Transfer to serving glasses or bowls.

  5. 05

    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

  6. 06

    Garnish with a dusting of cardamom or crushed pistachios.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Fold the whipped cream in gently, in two additions, and resist the urge to beat it. All the air you whipped in is what keeps the mousse light, and hard stirring knocks it right back out.”

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