A light and airy Dulce de Leche Cloud Mousse combining rich dulce de leche with whipped cream for a delightful dessert. This mousse is smooth, fluffy, and easy to prepare, topped with stabilized whipped cream and garnished with chocolate shavings, caramel cookies, and a drizzle of dulce de leche for extra indulgence.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
For the Mousse:
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
1 cup dulce de leche
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp sea salt (optional, for depth of flavor)
The Stabilized Whipped Cream (Optional):
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp powdered sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish (Optional):
Chocolate shavings
Crushed caramel cookies
A drizzle of extra dulce de leche
A sprinkle of sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the Dulce de Leche Mousse: In a mixing bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the dulce de leche, vanilla extract, and sea salt, then continue whipping until smooth and fluffy. Be careful not to overwhip.
Make the Stabilized Whipped Cream (Optional): In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. This will be used for topping the mousse.
Assemble the Mousse: Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins. Top each serving with a dollop of the stabilized whipped cream.
Garnish & Serve: Drizzle with extra dulce de leche, sprinkle with chocolate shavings, or top with crushed caramel cookies and a light sprinkle of sea salt. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
For best results, use chilled cream and mixing bowls to help achieve firm peaks faster.
If dulce de leche is too thick, warm it slightly to make mixing easier but avoid overheating to preserve flavor.
The stabilized whipped cream helps maintain the topping’s shape when serving or storing.
Can be prepared a few hours ahead; keep refrigerated and covered.
For a lighter variation, substitute half of the heavy cream with mascarpone or cream cheese.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less dulce de leche according to taste.
