Description
Delightful Strawberry Mousse whisks creamy elegance into a classic dessert that dances with fresh berry sweetness. Rich layers of smooth texture and intense strawberry flavor promise a luxurious experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) gelatin
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Transform ripe strawberries into a silky, smooth puree using a blender or food processor.
- Whip chilled heavy cream with granulated sugar and aromatic vanilla extract until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Gently incorporate the vibrant strawberry puree into the whipped cream, creating a delicate, marbled texture.
- For enhanced structural integrity, dissolve gelatin in warm water and carefully fold into the mousse mixture.
- Transfer the luscious mousse into elegant serving glasses, ensuring smooth distribution.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing the dessert to set and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh strawberry slices or a delicate mint leaf for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the most intense flavor and vibrant color in your mousse.
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk beforehand to help the cream whip faster and hold its shape better.
- For a lighter texture, gently fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream to maintain air bubbles.
- Add gelatin carefully to create a stable mousse that holds its shape without becoming too firm or rubbery.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg