Vanilla mousse is a light, fluffy and creamy mousse filled with flecks of sweet vanilla bean. This vanilla bean mousse is perfect easy to make with a few ingredients.
If the gelatin becomes solid, heat the bowl in the microwave for 5 - 10 seconds, stir well and cool briefly before using in the whipped cream. Set aside for now.
Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste and salt to a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix for about 2 - 3 more minutes or until the creamy mousse has whipped to soft stiff peaks.
Add the gelatin to the softly whipped cream. Increase the speed of the mixer to medium for an additional 1 - 2 minutes. Whip the heavy cream to medium stiff peaks.
If you would like to pipe the mousse into serving cups or dishes transfer the mousse to a piping bag fitted with a star piping tip or simply scoop into your preferred dish.
Transfer the mousse dessert cups to the fridge to set for at least 1 - 2 hours and up to overnight. Right before serving, top with mousse with fresh fruit or cubes of cake and enjoy.