Dontcha just love purple? And blueberries? Gah and mouse?
I actually made these about 2 weeks ago when Lisa came over to brew some beer. Yes. We FINALLY found some time to brew some dang beer! Thank goodness, because our kegerator is sadly and embarrassingly empty, but for one lonely little bit of cider.
Let me tell you that it was pretty stinking hot. For some reason I thought it was a brilliant idea to make a brisket stew. There’s nothing like a hot bowl of heavy, meaty, stew on a lovely 100 degree super humid Charlotte afternoon after you have been standing outside over a hot brew kettle on a propane burner.
Don’t be judging me. I’m very proud of that run on sentence.
At least I had the good sense to make some blueberry mouse shooters for a refreshing finish to a hot (but productive!) day of brewing. It happens every now and then.
Recipe from Food & Wine
Blueberry Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries plus a hand full extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounce block of cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- chopped pistachios for garnish optional
Instructions
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Chill the bowl and whisk of a stand mixer in the freezer
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Combine 1 cup of blueberries, lemon juice and zest, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and smash together with the back of a spoon or a potato masher
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When mixture reaches a simmer, continue to cook, stirring often, until sort of thick and syrupy
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Remove from heat, transfer to the bowl of a food processor, and cool completely
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When blueberry mixture is cooled, add the sour cream and cream cheese to the food processor and puree with blueberries until smooth
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Add heavy cream to the chilled bowl of a stand mixer, attach whisk, and beat on medium high until soft peaks form.
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Fold the whipped cream into the berry mixture until well combined
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Transfer the mousse to a zip top bag and cut a small piece of the corner completely off
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Pipe mousse into small dessert cups or shooter glasses, cover and chill for at least an hour or overnight
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Garnish with blueberries and chopped pistachios, if desired
Note: I ordered a package of small 5.1 ounce plastic disposable shooter type cups from Amazon after Jennifer gave me her July issue of Food & Wine and I saw this recipe.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Ummm.. hellllzzz yes I love ALL things purple. AND blueberry. AND totally GAH- mousse like! These shooters are so gorgeous girlfriend! LOVE all of it- the color, flavor, texture- SO ON POINT! Your photos are seriously gorgeous and have me craving these blueberry mousse shooters for dinner… these are a well balanced meal, because blueberries.. right??! Pinned! Oh, and I’m super jelly you brewed beer WITHOUT ME!? Whaaaa? My invite was lost in the mail, right? But I’m assuming you DID send it. 🙂 Cheers, my sweets… I’ll be accepting keg delivery all day this week (just a lil fyi). xo
rachelle
Girl, you never fail at cracking me up! Thanks so much for the photo compliments! Who says you can’t have mousse shooters for dinner? They have fruit! Thanks for the Pin too! I can’t believe you no-showed my beer brewing festivities! 🙂 That invite must be lost!
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies
I have been mousse obsessed lately, and this beautiful purple color is omg amazing, so creamy and flavorful!
rachelle
Mousse is so delicious it’s easy to become obsessed! Thanks, girl!
Manali @ CookWithManali
These are so cute Rachelle, such gorgeous color and those glasses are adorable! Now pass me the spoon please! Pinned this!
rachelle
One spoon on the way! Thanks for the Pin!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Purple is my favorite color and blueberries are one of my favorite fruits, so I know this was meant to be! Love these shooters, Rachelle! I think I would have a hard time not devouring the entire batch!
rachelle
Thanks Gayle! If I didn’t have to share I probably would have made them all disappear!
Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner
Mmm! This dish looks so creamy and decadent, yet not too heavy, and it’s perfect for summer time! This dish is the total package ;D Yum! Thanks for sharing, Rachelle! 😀
rachelle
Thanks Kennedy! It is really light and the small size is just right!
Savita @ ChefDeHome
yumm! loving the color of this mousse! Perfect for any day of summer! Thanks for sharing Rachelle! pinning!
rachelle
Thanks Savita! You can’t go wrong with purple, right?
Thao @ In Good Flavor
There is no possible way I would stand out in that weather for more than 5 minutes! I would melt like the wicked witch of the east…or is it west? I’ll be in the kitchen eating up all of these Blueberry Mouse Shooters to cool off. They look so smooth and refreshing!
rachelle
Ha! You would be surprised at the sacrifices we make for beer around here – even if we were melting like both wicked witches! Thanks Thao!
Mira
Love purple and blueberries of course! So cute and delicious! Love the pictures!
rachelle
Thanks so much, Mira!
Mir
I’m so into the idea of brewing beer and eating dessert at the same time! This one is crazy gorgeous. Talk about classy!
rachelle
You should get on down here and join us for the party! Thanks so much, Mir! We don’t get called classy around here that often! 🙂
David @ Spiced
I am absolutely not judge you for your run-on sentence as long as you save me some beer and shooters! I’ve never thought about making blueberry mousse…but this sounds (and looks!) amazing! *high-five*
rachelle
I appreciate the no judgments, David! Thanks so much and high-five right back atcha!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert
These shooters are so pretty. Blueberry mousse sounds so good right now. Love the color!
rachelle
Thanks Jen!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
Love these blueberry shooters! They look so creamy and I love that vibrant colour! Definitely the perfect cooling summer dessert! 😀
rachelle
Thanks Jess! They are definitely light and refreshing!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
I love these adorable mousse shooters, Rachelle! So so pretty! Purple is one of my favorite colors! These are such a delicious way to enjoy blueberries 🙂
rachelle
I love purple too! Thanks Kelly!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit
Ohhh man these look good!! It’s like a breakfast smoothie plus dessert combined into one. Pistachios are the best topping as well
rachelle
Oh my! Why didn’t I think to have these for breakfast! Oh, right. There weren’t any left. 🙂 Thanks Beverley!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
These little shooters are so cute and adorable that I’ll even forgive them for not having any liquor in them. My Father-in-law gave me some fresh Maine wild blueberries the other day and they are perfect for this recipe. I’m glad you went through all that hotness of brewing beer & making brisket stew to produce this deliciously chilled mousse in the end! BTW, I shed a tear for your empty kegerator 🙁
rachelle
OMG! I love the way you think, girlfriend! You are not alone in the tear shedding, but we are on our way to filling it back up!
Maya @ Treats and Eats
These are so cute! I love the color. Totally want to make these!
rachelle
Thanks Maya!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
This definitely wins today’s creativity award for me! Love the blueberry and the color 🙂
rachelle
Thanks Medha! Isn’t purple food so much fun?!?!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
What a beautiful colour! I think more foods should be purple!
I am happy with any kind of dessert that involved blueberries. They are just the best!
rachelle
I agree, Dannii! Let’s start a purple food movement! Beets and blueberries all the way!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
Wow! Blueberry mousse? This is GENIUS, Rachelle! This is such an amazing way to enjoy blueberries. Awesome color and flavors! I love these adorable shooters! 🙂
rachelle
Thanks Anu!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
Wow! Blueberry mousse!!! I’d say YES!!! Love the color…sounds like the perfect ending to a busy and hot day!
rachelle
It was perfect after all that heat! Thanks Kathy!
Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen
I totally understand about standing over a boiling kettle! We used to do propane outside but now my Husband uses an electric system in the basement with the biggest vent fan you have ever seen! Even so it gets so HOT and HUMID down there!!! So these Blueberry Mousse Shooters would be just perfect!
rachelle
What?!?! You guys brew? That’s awesome! Your system sounds amazing!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
This is the prettiest blueberry mousse ever!!! so vibrant. . oh my gawd, that color! love!
rachelle
Thanks Alice!
Cristina @ I Say Nomato
These look incredible! I love me some blueberry mousse, very refreshing after your brisket!
rachelle
Thanks Cristina! It sure was!
Tianna
this sounds delicious! I’ve never had any flavored mousse, but I love chocolate mousse so I’ll have to try this !
rachelle
Chocolate mousse! Yum! I think you’ll love the blueberry!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel
Mmmmmm this sounds so yummy! Definitely a refreshing summer dessert. I love the color, it’s just beautiful!
rachelle
Thanks Jess! Purple is one of my favorite colors!
Keri @ Fashionable Foods
I seriously love the look of these shooters! I love little desserts and I’m a huge mousse fan – throw in blueberries? Yes please!
rachelle
Thanks Keri! Mousse is just one of those things I forget about sometimes and then am happy when I remember!