Sour Cream Mousse Recipes

SOUR CREAM MOUSSE

Steps:

• Beat sour cream, sugar, rum and vanilla utnil thick and frothy.
• Soften gelatin in the 1/4 cup cold water about 5 minutes, then set over hot water until completely dissolved.
• Beat quickly into sour cream mixture, wich should be almost room temperature now.
• When gealtin is throughly beaten into cream, fold whipped cream under.
• Pour into glass dishes and chill until set.
• Serve with fresh fruit.

LEMON-SOUR CREAM MOUSSE

Steps:

• Pour the sugar into a medium bowl.
• Using your fingers work the zest into the sugar,.
• Pour the ice water into separate bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the top.
• When the gelatin has soaked through, microwave on low for 1 minute. (Don't let the mixture boil or it won't be usable).
• Beat the egg whites with the salt in a large bowl until stiff but not dry.
• Add the lemon sugar mixture 1/3 at a time and beat into a glossy meringue.
• Beat In the gelatin and the lemon juice until well blended.
• Cover and refrigerate until set about 10 minutes.
• Lightly oil a 2 quart mold or 8 individual molds.
• Beat the cream cheese and sour cream until light and fluffy.
• Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the chilled meringue mixture, thoroughly.
• Pour the mousse into the mold(s).
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours,.
• Serve cold, garnished with mint and berries.

AVOCADO SOUR CREAM MOUSSE

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small heavy saucepan and let soften 1 minute. Cook over low heat, 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
• Coarsely mash avocados with a fork in a large bowl. Stir in gelatin mixture along with remaining ingredients until combined well.
• Pour mixture into lightly oiled mold and chill, covered tightly with plastic wrap, until firm, at least 4 hours.
• Run tip of a thin knife between mold and mousse. Tilt mold sideways and tap side of mold against a work surface, turning it, to evenly break seal and loosen mousse. Keeping mold tilted, invert a plate over mold, then invert mousse onto plate.

COOL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping and sour cream. Pour into individual dessert dishes. Dollop with whipped topping if desired.

HOMEMADE SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Combine the milk and vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes. Pour the heavy cream into a jar. Stir in the milk mixture, cover the jar, and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Chill before using.