Blackberry Mousse Pancakes with Fresh Berry Sauce

Last updated Jan 20, 2025 4 0

These elegant pancakes feature a light and airy blackberry mousse sandwiched between fluffy vanilla pancakes, topped with fresh blackberries and a vibrant berry sauce. Perfect for special breakfast occasions or a luxurious weekend brunch.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Pancakes

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla extract

For the Blackberry Mousse

2 cups fresh blackberries
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons agar agar powder
3 tablespoons cold water

For the Berry Sauce

1 cup fresh blackberries
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

For Garnish

Fresh blackberries
Mint leaves
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Make the Blackberry Mousse

Combine agar agar with cold water in a small saucepan
Heat the mixture while stirring until it reaches a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes
Puree 1 cup blackberries and strain
Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form
Mix the warm agar agar mixture with berry puree
Gently fold into whipped cream and chill for 1 hour until set

2. Prepare the Berry Sauce

Combine blackberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan
Simmer for 10 minutes until berries break down
Strain sauce and add lemon juice
Let cool to room temperature

3. Make the Pancakes

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl
Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed
Cook on a griddle until golden brown

4. Assembly

Place one pancake on a plate
Add a generous layer of blackberry mousse
Top with another pancake
Pour berry sauce around the plate
Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint
Dust with powdered sugar

Tips

Use room temperature ingredients for the pancake batter
Don’t overmix the batter to ensure fluffy pancakes
When using agar agar, make sure it’s completely dissolved and boiled
Chill the mousse thoroughly before assembly
Make the sauce ahead of time for best results

Storage

Pancakes can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Mousse should be used within 24 hours
Berry sauce keeps for up to 5 days refrigerated

Recipe Notes

All ingredients used in this recipe are halal-certified and plant-based where necessary. Agar agar is a natural vegetable gelatin substitute derived from seaweed, making it completely halal and suitable for all dietary requirements. Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your preferences and needs.