Mousses

The word mousse means “foam” or “lather” in French. In the culinary world, a mousse is a fluffy mixture, either sweet or savory, that acquires this texture from the incorporation of air. Dessert mousses generally fall into one of two categories, fruit and chocolate, although many variations exist. Dessert mousses are served chilled or frozen. The basic ingredients are whipped egg whites, sugar, whipped cream, and the desired flavoring agent, such as fruit puree or chocolate; some recipes use egg yolks as well. Mousses are simple to produce and can be made well in advance.