Description
These Pineapple Coconut Mousse Cups are smooth, light, and refreshing. Fresh pineapple is gently warmed with lemon and sugar, then blended with coconut cream and folded into fluffy whipped cream for a tropical no-bake dessert that chills beautifully in individual cups.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh pineapple (finely chopped or puréed)
1/2 cup coconut cream
1 cup heavy cream (cold)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp powdered gelatin
2 tbsp water
Instructions
1. Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes to bloom.
2. Warm pineapple, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat until just warm (do not boil).
3. Remove from heat; stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved and smooth.
4. Stir in coconut cream and vanilla extract; cool mixture to room temperature.
5. Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
6. Fold whipped cream into the cooled pineapple-coconut mixture in 2 additions.
7. Spoon into small cups or jars; refrigerate 2–3 hours (or until set).
8. Serve chilled (optional: top with pineapple chunks or toasted coconut).
Notes
Cool the pineapple mixture before folding in whipped cream so the mousse stays airy.
Fresh pineapple gives the brightest flavor; if using canned pineapple, drain very well (use pineapple in juice, not syrup).
For dairy-free: use whipped coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
For firmer set: chill overnight.
Gelatin tip: fully dissolve in the warm mixture—no granules should remain.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg