Cherry and Goat’s Milk Coconut Mousse.
So I realized something today.
I am really horrible at remembering people’s names, and it can be really embarrassing. I get this trait from my dad, but you’d think that being someone who is really aware of things that I would remember names.
Trust me though, I don’t.
For example, there are two different people whom I see while I am hiking fairly often. They have both told me their names at least once or twice now. And yes, I am totally blanking on both of their names. Now when I see them, I just avoid having to say their name…but they always say mine so I feel so horrible.
Like, what is wrong with me??
I used to think I was pretty good with names, but today it hit me that I am actually horrible. Also, it semi scares me just how much I am like my dad.
Yikes.
Oh, and I forgot to tell you guys, but I saw more bears on Sunday! A cub and its mama, and honestly, they were way too close for comfort. Thankfully once they heard my gasp, they scurried off.
It seems they want nothing to do with me, which is obviously SO good, but um, still as cute as those bears are (especially the little cubs) I would really prefer not to see them again. I mean, if they decided they were hungry, I am pretty much toast.
Double YIKES…
As far as animals go, I am really just loving my goats. Hence today’s very goat inspired, Cherry and Goat’s Milk Coconut Mousse recipe.
I suddenly have this urge to use goat’s milk like crazy. Has anyone every tried drinking it? Heather, from the farm where we purchased the goats, gave us some and it was so creamy and delicious.
Now our goats have not had little baby goats yet, so I had to supplement my goat’s milk from the store (the jug Heather gave us is long gone). BUT, this time next year I am hoping to make this mousse with the freshest goats milk I can get. Seriously can not wait.
Unlike traditional mousse, this goat’s milk mousse contains no eggs and is honestly the simplest thing to whip up. You just need goat’s milk, goat’s cheese and a can of coconut milk. Whip it all together and there you go, goat’s mousse.
The cherries are what make this sweet treat perfect for summer. They are macerated bourbon cherries and they are so simple, they may just be the best thing ever. You could eat them with a spoon, serve them over cheese, ice cream, yogurt and so much more. Totally in love.
The cherries go so amazingly well with this mouse, but you can also use strawberries if they are more your thing.
This is a really light and healthy dessert, so it’s also totally acceptable as an afternoon snack or even a quick on-the-go cold summer breakfast. Try topping it with granola and or nuts to make it a bit hardier.
Ok and maybe some chocolate too…I mean, you got to have just a little chocolate (I kept mine separate from the cherries though…fruit and chocolate together are just not my thing).
And yes, I did have way too much fun taking the goats out into the field and watching them basically beg for the mousse. Maybe they are missing their mother’s milk??
Kind of sad now that I think of it…maybe I should give them some to drink?? Yes, I probably should.
But let’s just not tell my dad, he’d probably lose it to find out that I gave the goats eight dollars worth of goat’s milk. So shh!!
But umm, really, you NEED to try this. So light, creamy and flavorful.
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Cherry and Goats Milk Coconut Mousse.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry, coconut, goats milk, mousse
The cherries are what make this sweet treat perfect for summer. They are macerated bourbon cherries and they are so simple, they may just be the best thing ever. You could eat them with a spoon, serve them over cheese, ice cream, yogurt and so much more. Totally in love.
Ingredients
Bourbon Cherries
- 2 cups fresh cherries pitted + halved
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon bourbon optional
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or granulated sugar
Goats Milk Mousse
- 4 ounces goat cheese cold
- 1/2 cup goats milk cold
- 1 ounce can full fat coconut milk cold (put in the fridge overnight), 14
- 1 vanilla bean seeded
- 1-2 tablespoon cherry or strawberry jam
- 5-6 tablespoon pure maple syrup for serving
- toasted coconut and chopped chocolate for serving
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the cherries, vanilla, bourbon and coconut sugar. Toss well and let the cherries sit at room temp for at least 15 minutes to allow them release their juice
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Meanwhile, add the goat cheese and goats milk to a large mixing bowl. Flip the can of COLD coconut milk upside down and open it, drain the coconut water from the can (reserve for drinking or another use). Add the coconut cream (the white sold left in the can) to the bowl along with the vanilla bean seeds. Using and electric mixer, whip the mixture until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Gently stir in the cherry/strawberry jam to create a swirl. Cover the bowl and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
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Grab the cherrie bourbon mixture and divide among 5-6 glasses. Now grab the mousse and evenly spoon it over the cherries. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.
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Before serving, top each glass with coconut, chocolate and a cherry. Can also drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
SO GOOD. Ok and the bourbon is kind of awesome two 🙂
These look delicious! Never really use goats milk but this sounds like a good recipe to start with. Love the sound of bourbon cherries too! I add cherries to lots of desserts so this is right up my street!
sounds so decadent and delicious with the double dose of goat dairy and the coconut milk. cherries sound perfect to cut through all of the mousse and add a bit of fruity sweetness!
Oh, this sounds amazing! I’m a big fan of goat-anything and the combination here with cherries is just too good.
This looks so delicious and the goats sound SO cute!! I can just imagine them lapping up some goats milk haha!
Also I’m completely the same with names, it is embarrasing but I’m just so bad with them!
Yes please! These mousse cups look to die for and I love that you used goats milk. I have actually tried it, in fact I used to milk a bunch of goats every morning and we always had gallons of it in the fridge. I really miss it sometimes, but it was a lot of work to have so many goats to milk. I bet if you only have a couple it will be much more enjoyable for you. Oh, and the babies are the cutest thing on the planet!
I totally know what you mean with the bears! A couple of years ago my parents took me and my little sister on a safari, and we at a certain moment we saw a rhino mom and her baby. First all was well and we just watched them from a little distance but then the baby suddenly ran towards our car and hid behind it from its mom! So the mom rhino couldn’t see her cub anymore and it really looked as if she was going to attack the car… Luckily we had a really good driver who backed up just in time but that was kind of scary. Although it does make for a great story 😉
oh my, I have been on a cherry diet myself lately, ahahah, sooo good and yummy. these look just amazing as always!!
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Cherries have made up half of my diet lately…along with some starwberries and watermelon thrown in there! And goats milk…I have not had it but I am obsessed with goat cheese. Does that count?! Looks like I know what is on our dinner menu for dessert!
I love using goat milk and goat cheese in sweet applications, I have made a goat cheese cheesecake with a berry compote, which was to die for. I am totally game on trying this!
this is beautiful! I’ve never used goat’s milk in sweet dishes before, but I bet it’s funky and fantastic. So much more interesting than a standard mousse- I can’t wait to try this out!
This looks so good Tieghan! I’ve never had goats milk before and not even sure where to get it around here. Love the photos!
omg I am drooling here and goat’s milk mousse has my name written all over it!!
Oh I’m terrible with names. I just moved and all my neighbors have come by and introduced themselves and I don’t think I can remember any of their names. So that’s going to be embarrassing come later. Ugh. This mousse though = gorgeous. And the goats are just adorable. I can’t even deal with the cuteness overload!
This just looks so awesome! Once I get goat milk it’s the first thing I’ll do! And how I wish I could get fresh goat milk 🙁
Ooh, this recipe looks incredible! And your photos are absolutely GORGEOUS! <3
This recipe looks delicious! So, I have been wanting to get goats for such a long time! My friends always had them growing up, but my family never raised goats! I may have to talk to you about that and learn more about raising them! They are just so stinking cute….and I love goat’s milk….goat cheese….all things goat!
This is so pretty, I love the layers and cherry/coconut topping. I bet the bear cubs are adorable, but I agree – that would be a little scary!
That looks absolutely delicious! Fantastic job 🙂
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Wow I love this recipe and everything about it. I can’t wait to make this. It sounds utterly delicious and is beautiful too!
This looks so divine. I have never tried goats milk or goats cheese but definitely going to give it a try with your recipe 🙂
I love goat products in cooking and I’m having so much fun cooking what you’re coming up with! I have a request (because I think it could be epically amazing!)
Goat milk cheesecake!!!!
WE LOVE GOATS MILK! We found a farmer down in Torrance who brings the freshest goats milk to the market! SO happy are we! Cant wait to try your recipe! Some day I will own a goat!