Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of this Strawberry Mousse, a perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion. Made with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, this mousse is a refreshing and elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Puree:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mousse Base:
- 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Puree: In a blender, puree strawberries until smooth. Cook puree with sugar and lemon juice until slightly thickened. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Prepare Gelatin Mixture: Bloom gelatin in water, dissolve in microwave, then stir into strawberry mixture. Let cool.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks.
- Combine: Gently fold cooled strawberry mixture into whipped cream.
- Chill: Spoon mousse into serving glasses and chill for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, strain the strawberry puree before cooking.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small glass
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
