Description
This light and creamy Strawberry Mousse recipe combines the fresh sweetness of strawberries with smooth cream cheese or coconut cream, blended into a fluffy, airy dessert. Perfect for a quick and elegant treat, this mousse can be made with dairy or vegan alternatives, chilled to a luscious texture that delights every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese or coconut cream
- 4 oz yogurt or additional cream cheese or coconut cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative
Fruit
- 5 medium-sized strawberries, stems removed
Optional Flavoring
- 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese or Coconut Cream. If using cream cheese, allow it to come to room temperature to ensure smooth blending. If using coconut cream, open the can and check that the cream is thick and creamy—not hard or flaky—for best texture.
- Puree Strawberries. Remove the stems from the strawberries, then mash or blend them thoroughly until they form a smooth puree without large chunks.
- Combine Ingredients. Add the cream cheese or coconut cream, yogurt (or additional cream cheese/coconut cream), powdered sugar (or your chosen sugar-free alternative), and optional vanilla bean paste to the strawberry puree.
- Blend Until Smooth. Use a food processor, blender, or hand mixer to blend all ingredients together until you achieve a completely smooth and airy consistency.
- Chill the Mousse. Transfer the blended mousse to serving dishes, then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours. The mousse will thicken considerably and develop a creamy, fluffy texture as it chills.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- You can substitute powdered sugar with a sugar-free alternative to reduce sugar content.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened for easiest blending and smooth texture.
- Strawberry puree can be strained if you want an ultra-smooth mousse without any seeds.
- Refrigerate the mousse for minimum 1 hour to firm up before serving, though longer chilling enhances texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by tasting the mixture before chilling and adding more powdered sugar or sugar alternative as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
