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Chocolate mousse -

The original dessert standby, the first written record of chocolate mousse in the United States comes from a food exposition held at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1892. Looks like they were on to something!

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White chocolate mousse -

Sure, milk chocolate and dark chocolate tend to grab all the glory, but serve your guests a mousse made from white chocolate and watch the smiles light up the room.

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S'mores mousse parfait -

A dessert to die for, s'mores mousse parfait with marshmallows, graham crackers, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate mousse will leave your dinner guests in awe. By the way, a graham cracker is a sweet flavored cracker made with graham flour that originated in the United States in the mid-19th century.

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Raspberry mousse -

Low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, what better way to add these tasty berries to your diet than by whipping up a smooth raspberry mousse?

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Pumpkin mousse -

A simple pumpkin mousse served chilled and garnished only with whipped cream and cocoa powder rounds off any dinner.

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Caramel mousse -

Another dessert dish kids go delirious for, enliven caramel mousse with lashings of butterscotch, and sprinkle liberally with peanut brittle.

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Passion fruit mousse -

A sophisticated dessert choice if ever there was one, get the pulse racing with this passion fruit mousse creation. Be sure to serve it in your best (spare) wine glasses.

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Banana mousse ice cream pudding -

A mousse dish lends itself to all sorts of interpretation. All it takes is imagination. So, buy some bananas, have a sprig of mint at hand, and whip up this rich and creamy treat.

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Lime mousse and cheescake -

Sharp, tart, and tangy, a lime mousse simply tingles the tongue. Serve as a blanket over a cheesecake bed and smother with whipped cream.

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Cranberry mousse with semolina -

Cranberry is a hugely versatile fruit, yet is rather acidic to the taste. But here's the deal: whip a handful up with semolina, add a tad of sugar, and you have a marvelous mousse in the making. Don't forget the mint garnish!

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Lemon mousse cake -

How's this for cool? Fresh, light, and zingy lemon mousse cake with chopped almonds and garnished with a lemon slice.

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Vanilla mousse ice-cream cake -

Try this: a wonderfully smooth vanilla mousse and ice-cream combo topped with a layer of chocolate and ground carob rounded off with a single fresh raspberry.

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Matcha mousse cake -

Matcha is made from finely ground green tea leaves and is a popular base ingredient in Asian cuisine. Think out of the box and use it to create this exotic dessert. Top with rosemary, raspberry, and chopped pistachio.

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Blackberry-blueberry mousse cake -

Fresh blackberries and blueberries are packed with vitamins and minerals. The berries also make a marvelous and super healthful mousse. Crown your effort with a chocolate disc.

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Peanut butter chocolate mousse pie -

Oh my, how ridiculously sinful is this? Chocolate mousse made using peanut butter blanketed by rich dark chocolate glaze and textured with chopped nuts. Honestly, you couldn't make it up.

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Mint chip cheesecake mousse -

Mint tastes sweet and produces a lingering cool effect on the tongue. So imagine the flavor of this fantastic mousse dessert option! Add whipped cream for extra texture and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

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Mango mousse cake -

How about this for a tropical fruit treat? Mango mousse set on a fluffy sponge cake base topped with mango fruit and a sprig of mint flecked with coconut.

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Chocolate avocado mousse -

Mix raw avocado with a rich dark chocolate mousse to create a pudding that's almost a meal on its own. Flavor with mint and enjoy.

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Mousse cake with strawberry -

Making mousse is heaps of fun. Just look at this: mini mousse pom pom cakes on a crunchy cookie base topped with strawberry. It's a kinda summer/winter thing.

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Dark chocolate and prune mousse -

The combination of dark chocolate, dried prunes, ground walnuts and almonds, and a drizzle of caramel turns this tasty treat into a deliciously rich energy snack.

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Lemon cheesecake mousse -

Lemon speaks of warm summer days under clear blue skies. So why not serve this cheesecake mousse idea al fresco? Decorate with whipped heavy cream, lemon slices, and mint. And if they're available, pop a few blueberries on top.

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Triple chocolate mousse torte -

The secret here is the bittersweet chocolate layered with white baking chocolate and vanilla flavoring. For a plate worthy of a fine restaurant, decorate with raspberry, whipped cream, and cocoa powder.

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Pumpkin spice cheesecake mousse -

There's no need to wait for fall to give this dessert a go. A great alternative to pumpkin pie, shape the mousse over a crunchy cheesecake foundation and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Orange chocolate mousse mirror cake -

If you have the ingredients at hand, go for this chocolate mousse cake flavored with oranges and cinnamon and decorated with star anise, physalis (Cape gooseberry) and rosemary. The mirror refers to the glaze applied to the cake's outer skin. Prepared properly, you can almost see your own reflection!

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White chocolate mousse with strawberry -

This refreshing and healthful seasonal option is easily prepared and can be complemented by sweet cherries.

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Chocolate mousse with meringues -

Here's an idea. Chocolate mousse presented with a meringue honor guard and served with a blueberry escort. If you're feeling really creative, try encasing the mousse in the meringue. Tricky, but worth it!

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White chocolate mousse with rhubarb -

A seasonal delight, whip up this white chocolate mousse with sweet poached rhubarb garnished with pomegranate seeds.

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Chocolate mousse brownies with raspberry -

Just when you thought brownies couldn't get much better: chocolate layered mousse squares garnished with raspberry and mint! Add a few cocoa beans for effect.

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Vegan chocolate mousse -

Vegans need not despair. Mousse recipes lend themselves to some creative dishes bereft of animal-derived ingredients. Gluten free and grain free, a vegan chocolate mousse looks and tastes just as good, and kicks calories into touch.

Sources: (Mobile Cuisine) (Hopkins Medicine)

See also: Delectable desserts you'd never guess are vegan

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