Description
Strawberry Mousse is a silky-smooth dessert that captivates your palate with its fresh strawberry flavor and fluffy texture. This delightful treat combines ripe strawberries, whipped cream, and a hint of vanilla to create an indulgent experience that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, this Strawberry Mousse will impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Combine strawberries and sugar in a bowl; let sit for 15 minutes until syrupy.
- Make Strawberry Puree: Blend sweetened strawberries until smooth (reserve a few pieces for texture).
- Whip the Cream: In a bowl, whip cold heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Mix gelatin powder with cold water; let bloom for 5 minutes then gently warm until dissolved.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold strawberry puree and dissolved gelatin into whipped cream carefully.
- Chill: Spoon mixture into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg