Description
A light and airy Strawberry Mousse made with fresh berries and whipped cream. This no-bake dessert is perfect for special occasions or a sweet finish to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and fresh lemon juice. Puree until completely smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Transfer the strawberry puree to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then whisk in the freeze-dried strawberry powder.
- While the puree simmers, bloom the gelatin by sprinkling the packet over 1/4 cup of cold water in a small bowl. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm strawberry puree and cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until it thickens but hasn’t fully set.
- In a large bowl, beat the chilled heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the thickened strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined and no white streaks remain.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving cups or bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set completely before serving.
Notes
If fresh strawberries are out of season, you can use thawed frozen strawberries, but ensure you drain excess liquid before weighing.
- Prep Time: 45 min
- Chilling Time: 3 hr
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 29mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
Keywords: Strawberry Mousse Recipe, easy dessert, no-bake treat, fresh berries, mousse cups