It is said that if Brazil had to declare a national dessert, it would most likely be mousse de maracujá, or passion fruit mousse. The dessert consists of fresh passion fruit, sweetened milk, and creme de leite, a product similar to evaporated milk.

This classic French dessert is made with dark chocolate, eggs, butter, and sugar. It is characterized by its foamy, bubbly texture and rich chocolate flavor. Its origins, however, are still relatively unknown. The French have been cooking with chocolate since the 17th century, when it was introduced to France by the Spaniards.

Light, creamy, and tangy, this is a classic, elegant dessert consisting of eggs, sugar, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. The mousse can either be spooned into serving cups and consumed on its own, or it can be used as a key ingredient in a variety of cakes.

Light, easy to make, and extremely elegant, caramel mousse is a French invention consisting of cream, butter, sugar, and flavorings such as vanilla or honey. The dessert is characterized by its rich caramel flavor and creamy, velvety texture. Numerous variations on the classic dish exist, such as the addition of pieces of chocolate and crushed peanuts, or a sprinkling of fleur de sel to make salted caramel mousse.

This French classic combines duck liver, eggs, butter and milk into a creamy mixture that is infused with Port wine. The combination is vigorously mixed until it turns into a delicate, airy foam that is later cooked over a bain-marie bath. To preserve it, the mousse is topped with a thick layer of fat.

Though it hails from traditional French cuisine, this delicate treat enjoys immense popularity worldwide. Similar to other mousse varieties, it is created with a base of whisked egg yolks and sugar, which is then infused with coffee. The essential additions are beaten egg whites or whipped cream that give this delicacy its authentic, airy texture.