Description
A light, creamy strawberry mousse made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a touch of vanilla. This chilled dessert is airy, fruity, and elegant enough for guests while still being easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup extra sliced strawberries, for garnish
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes if desired. Set out 6 serving glasses or ramekins.
- Add the strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Warm gently in a small saucepan or microwave until dissolved.
- Stir the dissolved gelatin and vanilla extract into the strawberry puree.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Stir one-third of the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture to lighten it.
- Fold in the remaining whipped cream gently until fully combined and no white streaks remain.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, until softly set.
- Top with whipped cream and extra sliced strawberries just before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
- Straining the puree gives the mousse a smoother, silkier texture.
- Do not overwhip the cream, soft peaks keep the mousse light and airy.
- Garnish just before serving for the freshest look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry mousse, easy strawberry dessert, fresh strawberry mousse, whipped cream dessert, no bake fruit dessert