Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of this Strawberry Mousse that combines the freshness of strawberries with the richness of whipped cream. A perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Strawberry Puree:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Mousse:
- 1 packet (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cook the Strawberry Puree: In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Blend and strain.
- Prepare the Gelatin: Bloom gelatin in water, then mix into the strawberry puree. Let cool.
- Whip the Cream: Beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold strawberry mixture into whipped cream.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon mousse into glasses, chill for 2 hours, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a smoother texture, strain the puree.
- Mousse can be made a day ahead.
- Try layering with cookies or cake for a parfait twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
