Creamy Passion Fruit Vegan Mousse (3 Ingredients)
Passion fruit (Maracujá) is nature’s tart candy. This Vegan Passion Fruit Mousse is airy, zesty, and incredibly simple to make. It replaces the traditional heavy cream and condensed milk with cashews or coconut cream, making it cholesterol-free.
In our VeganV Philosophy, we love using tropical fruits because they are packed with enzymes that aid digestion. Passion fruit is rich in Vitamin C and fiber, helping to boost your immune system while you enjoy dessert.
This is the perfect “showstopper” for a dinner party that takes less than 10 minutes of active work.
The Secret Ingredient: Raw Cashews
While you can use coconut cream, raw soaked cashews create a neutral, ultra-creamy base that lets the tartness of the passion fruit shine without the coconut flavor taking over.
- Healthy Fats: Cashews are heart-healthy and provide satiety.
- Texture: When blended at high speed, they emulsify perfectly with the fruit juice.
🥭 The Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups Raw Cashews (Soaked in hot water for 30 mins)
- 3/4 cup Fresh Passion Fruit Juice (or concentrate, unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup or Agave
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (Melted) – helps it set
- Pinch of Turmeric (for vibrant color, optional)
- Topping: 1 Fresh Passion Fruit pulp
Instructions:
- Prep: Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
- Blend: Add cashews, passion fruit juice, syrup, and melted coconut oil to a high-speed blender.
- Smooth: Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until completely silky. There should be no grit.
- Pour: Pour into individual glasses or a serving bowl.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let it firm up. Top with fresh pulp before serving.
🛠️ Chef’s Toolkit
- High-Speed Blender (Vitamix or Ninja): Crucial for breaking down cashews into cream.
- Passion Fruit Pulp (Frozen): Great alternative if you can’t find fresh fruit.
Stay healthy and mindful,
Laura @ VeganV
🤔 Mousse FAQ
It likely needs more time in the fridge or you didn’t drain the cashews well enough. Coconut oil helps it set, so don’t skip it.
Yes! Silken tofu is a great low-fat alternative to cashews. Just blend 1 block instead of the nuts.
