Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of this Strawberry Mousse. This easy, no-bake dessert is a perfect balance of sweet strawberries and fluffy cream, making it a refreshing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Fresh Strawberry Puree:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream:
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish:
- Extra strawberries and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Puree the Strawberries: In a blender, mix strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Cook in a saucepan until thickened.
- Prepare Gelatin: Bloom gelatin in water, then add to the warm strawberry puree. Let cool.
- Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in the strawberry mixture.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into glasses, refrigerate for 2 hours, and garnish with strawberries and mint.
Notes
- You can use frozen strawberries—just thaw and drain before using.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream for the whipping cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
