Description
Fresh Strawberry Mousse is a light, sweet, and refreshing dessert that blends ripe strawberries with whipped cream and gelatin to create an airy, creamy treat perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and versatile, this mousse offers a bright flavor balanced with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Puree
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Gelatin Mixture
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Start by washing and hulling one pound of fresh strawberries. Blend them into a smooth puree with two tablespoons of lemon juice and half a cup of sugar, adjusting sweetness to your taste. Set aside to chill slightly.
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle one tablespoon of gelatin powder over three tablespoons of cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom. Then gently warm until dissolved, avoiding boiling to preserve gelatin strength.
- Whip the cream: Using a chilled bowl and whisk, beat one cup of heavy whipping cream with a teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form. The cream should be light and airy but still hold its shape.
- Combine gelatin with strawberry puree: Quickly stir the dissolved gelatin into the strawberry puree, mixing well to ensure it’s fully incorporated without lumps.
- Fold in the whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry and gelatin mixture using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the airiness. This step is key to achieving the mousse’s light texture.
- Chill and set: Transfer the mixture into serving dishes or a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm but creamy. This chilling step allows the gelatin to set just right for a perfect mousse consistency.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters to help the cream whip faster and hold volume.
- Dissolve gelatin gently without overheating to maintain its setting ability.
- Fold whipped cream carefully to keep the mousse light and fluffy.
- Adjust sweetness after tasting the strawberry puree to ensure balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg