Description
A light and creamy strawberry mousse made with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
For the Mousse:
✔️ 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
✔️ 1/4 cup granulated sugar
✔️ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔️ 1 cup heavy whipping cream
✔️ 1 tbsp powdered sugar
✔️ 1 1/2 tsp gelatin powder
✔️ 2 tbsp cold water
Optional Toppings:
✔️ Whipped cream
✔️ Fresh strawberry slices
✔️ Shaved chocolate
✔️ Mint leaves
Instructions
1️⃣ Blend the strawberries and sugar until smooth.
2️⃣ Strain to remove seeds for an extra silky texture.
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📌 Alt Text: Fresh strawberry puree being strained for a smooth texture.
1️⃣ Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Microwave for 10 seconds until dissolved.
1️⃣ Stir the gelatin into the strawberry puree.
2️⃣ Add vanilla extract and mix well.
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📌 Alt Text: Strawberry mousse base being mixed with gelatin.
1️⃣ In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
2️⃣ Gently fold it into the strawberry mixture to keep the mousse airy.
1️⃣ Spoon the mousse into serving glasses.
2️⃣ Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
3️⃣ Garnish with whipped cream, strawberries, or chocolate shavings.
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📌 Alt Text: A beautifully plated strawberry mousse with fresh strawberries on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12mg
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35g
Keywords: strawberry mousse, strawberry dessert, easy mousse recipe