The Gulab Jamuns add more fun and charm to this gorgeous creation, making it irresistibly yummy!
Especially during festivals, when celebrations are in full swing, you want to welcome each moment with a festive twist of flavors! Just like my Gulab Jamun rose tart, paan Pana cotta, and Gulkand-filled rose ladoos, today’s recipe Thandai Gulab Jamun Mousse recipe makes a huge hit at get-togethers, potlucks, and parties. The initial plan was to make a mousse pie but then switched to individual-sized Thandai mousse cups as these are easy to serve and perfectly portion-controlled. So, if you are planning for a Diwali fusion recipe to enthrall your family and friends, then I bet this Thandai Mousse Gulab Jamun Cup is THE dessert you would love to introduce to your Diwali party. Besides Diwali festivities, this Thandai mousse with gulab jamuns is an appreciative gifting option. Pack them in decorative boxes, and they form an excellent gift for your loved ones to relish!
Thandai is generally associated with festivals like Holi and Mahashivratri and makes its presence during these festivals as it acts as a natural coolant, aids digestion, and cools you down on a hot summer day. Gulab Jamun is a deep-fried authentic Indian dessert that forms a quintessential celebratory delicacy. Slivered nuts and rose petals form an enticing garnishing over this stunner dessert!
Super easy preparation, fun to serve Perfect celebratory recipe Crowd-friendly No-bake and vegetarian recipe Rich, velvety, and decadent Flavorsome and superbly addictive, and Loved by all ages!
The best part is that this Gulab jamun thandai mousse cup is a perfect make-ahead recipe and can be prepared ahead of time to be assembled and served later when required.
Unsalted butter — Melted unsalted butter is added to the crushed cookies and crumbled to form a grainy-textured mix for the cookie base. Thandai powder — The star ingredient of this recipe, Thandai powder, is added for the ultimate flavoring of the dessert. Thandai powder is a blend of warm spices and also has a good quantity of nuts like cashew nuts, almonds, and pistachios added to it. Gulab jamuns — Gulab jamuns are the glamorous add-ons to this Indian fusion recipe of Thandai mousse that renders it more texture and flavor. Not to forget, more fun too! Sugar — Powdered sugar lends the required sweetness and makes this Indian Fusion dessert irresistibly delicious! Cream — Together with the cream cheese, heavy whipping cream adds structure, richness, and texture to the recipe. Saffron — Saffron strands added to the mousse bring an enticing color and subtle saffron flavor that is so delightful. Rose petals — Rose petals are used for garnishing this stunning Gulab Jamun Thandai Mousse recipe. Almonds, pistachios — Slivered nuts like almonds and pistachios are sprinkled as garnishing over the Gulab Jamun Thandai Mousse dessert when serving.
Do not over-whip the cream — Over-whipping the heavy cream will let the cream separate and curdle. So, avoid over-whipping the cream always. If using agar-agar — Agar-agar does not dissolve in warm/hot water; therefore, dissolve it in tap water before heating it for setting. Since agar-agar sets immediately, keep whisking it until it reaches room temperature before adding it to the whipping cream mixture. This helps to stabilize the mousse perfectly. You may also prefer serving this dessert in disposable cups if you are serving them to a crowd or arranging them in mason jars to gift them to your loved ones! Can use store-bought gulab jamuns — You can use the store-bought gulab jamuns to speed up the process. But when using them, make sure to squeeze out excess sugar syrup, as this will make the final recipe overly sweet. Also, use chilled gulab jamuns for the recipe, as hot gulab jamuns will melt the mousse and spoil the recipe. Swap Thandai powder — Thandai powder can be swapped with thandai syrup if you prefer. Add 2 teaspoons of thandai syrup to the mousse for the perfect flavoring. Replace cream cheese with greek yogurt — Cream cheese delivers a velvety smooth texture to the mousse. If you want to swap it, greek yogurt will be the best option. Customize this recipe — Though it is perfectly sweetened, you can still omit the gulab jamuns if it feels overly sweet. Try adding some fresh fruits for a fantastic twist and boost flavor and health!
Gulab jamuns and thandai mousse can be prepared and stored separately in the fridge to be assembled later when ready to serve. When chilled, the mousse retains its texture better, and the flavor of thandai also intensifies during the resting period. You can use this beautifully textured mousse for the next 2- 3 days. Similarly, the gulab jamuns will also keep well for about 2 weeks in the fridge if stored in an air-tight container.
Throw in some fun!
This recipe of Thandai mousse with Gulab Jamun is an alcohol-free dessert recipe. But you can add a few drops of your favorite alcohol to the thandai mousse for an extra punch of flavor and fun! Now that you know so much about this gorgeous marvel, I am sure you are feeling tempted to try it in your kitchen. Isn’t it? So, let’s grab our aprons and dive into the recipe! Whip up the light, airy thandai-flavored cream cheese mousse and layer it up with cookies and some soft gulab jamuns to prepare this delicious dessert that looks such a masterpiece! And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
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