Pumpkin Rabri Mousse with Jalebi
Pumpkin Rabri Mousse with Jalebi — with a creamy, slightly-spiced instant rabdi paired with crispy kesariya jalebi, this is an innovative fusion of classic fall flavors and Indian mithai! The pumpkin rabri mousse is so effortless with this quick version and when folded into some whipped heavy cream, you get the airiest, velviest mousse that’s spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron to pair with crispy jalebis!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 slices bread
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup condensed milk , or 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice powder
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 10 strands saffron
- 1 tbsp almonds , coarsely crushed
- 1 tsp pistachios , coarsely crushed
- ⅔ cup whipped cream
- 10 pcs jalebi , store-bought or make it from instant jalebi mix
- 10 pcs cookies
- 2 tbsp butter , melted
- candy googly eyes
- edible gold foil
Instructions
Pumpkin Rabri Mousse:
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In a heavy-bottomed saucepan on high flame, add in the milk and simmer for 5 minutes. Once boiling, turn the flame to medium and gradually add in the fresh breadcrumbs.
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Let simmer for 7-8 minutes and then add in your pumpkin puree. Let it simmer for another 5 mins. Now, add in condensed milk (or sugar), cardamom, saffron, almonds, and pistachios. Stir gently, simmer for another 5 minutes and switch off the flame. The mixture should be relatively thick.
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Transfer to a separate bowl and let it cool completely on the counter, making sure to scrape all the milk solids off the pan. Let chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
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Now take the cool rabri and fold in the whipped cream. Your pumpkin rabri mousse is ready.
Jalebi:
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You can use store-bought jalebis or make them using instant jalebi mix as per the package instructions.
Assemble:
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Crush the cookies and mix them with butter. It should have a wet sand like consistency.
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In a small serving glass, add a 1 tbsp of crumbled cookies and gently press it.
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Fill your pumpkin rabri mousse into a piping bag with a thick nozzle. Pipe this into your serving glass in a swirling motion, all the way till the top.
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Place the jalebi in the mousse, garnish with candy googly eyes, edible gold foil (varak) and your Pumpkin Rabri Mousse with Jalebi is ready. Enjoy!