Description
Indulge in the refreshing and delightful flavors of this Strawberry Mousse. A creamy and airy dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of strawberries with a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Garnish:
- Optional fresh strawberries and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Purée: In a blender, combine chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Strain the purée through a sieve, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the strawberry purée into the whipped cream until smooth.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with strawberries and mint before serving.
Notes
- Use thawed and drained frozen strawberries if fresh ones are unavailable.
- For a firmer mousse, dissolve 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin in warm water and mix it into the purée.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
