A light, fluffy, mousse-style dessert using just TWO ingredients — sweet, creamy, and just ½ syn per pot!
🕒 Servings & Timing
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Set Time: 2–3 hours
- Total Time: ~3 hours
- Yield: 6 mousse pots
- Dietary Tags: Slimming World Friendly, Low-Syn, Gluten-Free, Fat-Free
✅ Ingredients Checklist
- 1 sachet sugar-free jelly crystals (e.g. Hartley’s, any flavour – approx. ½ syn total)
- ½ pint (285ml) boiling water
- 1 pot (approx. 500g) fat-free natural yogurt or fat-free Greek-style yogurt
👩🍳 Instructions
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Dissolve Jelly:
In a mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar-free jelly crystals in ½ pint of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved — no granules should remain.
Tip: Use a whisk to ensure it’s fully mixed. -
Cool Slightly:
Let the jelly mixture cool for about 10 minutes at room temperature. You don’t want it to be hot when you add the yogurt. -
Add Yogurt:
Gently whisk in the yogurt until fully combined. The mixture will become creamy and slightly frothy — this is what creates the mousse texture when it sets. -
Pour Into Pots:
Divide the mixture evenly into 6 small dessert pots, ramekins, or glasses. -
Chill to Set:
Place in the fridge and chill for 2–3 hours, or until fully set and mousse-like.
💡 Notes & Tips
- Only ½ Syn for the Entire Batch! That’s just ½ syn for 6 servings — or basically syn-free per pot if shared across your day.
- Use Flavoured Yogurt for a Twist: If using flavoured fat-free yogurt, double-check syns — some may not be syn-free.
- Want it Extra Creamy? Mix in a couple of tablespoons of quark or fat-free fromage frais for added richness.
🍒 Why You’ll Love These Mousse Pots
Whether you’re meal-prepping desserts for the week or need a last-minute pudding for dinner guests, this recipe is a total winner. It’s cheap, filling, sweet enough to kill cravings, and only takes 5 minutes to prepare.
From strawberry to orange, blackcurrant to lemon — you can change the flavor every time with just one ingredient switch.
🔄 Variations & Substitutions
- Jelly Flavours: Try raspberry, lemon & lime, mango, or tropical — they all work beautifully.
- Yogurt Swaps: Use fat-free vanilla yogurt or a high-protein yoghurt alternative (check syns).
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Toppings:
- Add fresh berries just before serving.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of lemon zest or a crushed meringue nest (count syns if adding).
🥣 Serving Ideas
- Serve with a spoonful of fresh fruit on top for a summery vibe.
- Layer with chopped fruit before pouring in the mixture for a fruity bottom layer.
- Garnish with a mint leaf for dinner party presentation.
🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead
- Fridge: Store in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Keep covered or in sealed jars for best freshness.
- Freezer: Not suitable for freezing — the texture will separate.
📊 Nutrition (Per Pot – Approximate)
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 0g
- Syns: ~½ syn total for all 6 pots (so 0.08 syns per pot)
- Allergens: Dairy
❓FAQs
Q: Can I make this with regular jelly blocks?
A: Regular jelly cubes are higher in syns — stick to sugar-free crystals for this recipe to stay on plan.
Q: Can I add fruit to the mousse?
A: Yes — but fruit in jelly can sometimes float or sink depending on when you add it. Add fruit when the mixture is partially set for best results.
Q: Is it vegetarian?
A: Most sugar-free jellies contain gelatine (not vegetarian), but check for vegetarian options — they work just as well!
📝 Final Thoughts
These Jelly Mousse Pots are a staple in my Slimming World meal prep. I make a batch every Sunday so I’ve got a sweet treat on hand all week long — and with just ½ syn for the whole lot, they’re as guilt-free as it gets.
💬 Get Involved!
Have you made these mousse pots? Tried a new flavour combo?
Let me know in the comments or tag me in your dessert pics — I LOVE seeing your creations!
