Description
Indulge in the refreshing sweetness of this Easy Strawberry Mousse recipe that combines the natural flavors of fresh strawberries with the light creaminess of whipped cream. A delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Strawberry Puree:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Mousse:
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh strawberries and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Puree: In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until soft, then puree and add lemon juice.
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water, let stand, then add to puree.
- Whip the Cream: Beat cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold strawberry puree into whipped cream.
- Chill: Spoon mousse into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish: Garnish with strawberries and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half the whipped cream with whipped coconut cream.
- This recipe can be made with raspberries or a mix of berries for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, No-Bake
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
