Description
Indulge in this deliciously easy recipe for strawberry mousse Perfect for dessert lovers its a treat you wont want to miss
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (substitution: frozen strawberries, thawed)
- 1 cup heavy cream (substitution: coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste or substitute with honey or agave syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (substitution: orange juice for a different flavor note)
- 1 tablespoon gelatin, softened in water (can be replaced with agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the green stems, slice them, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over them. Allow them to sit for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the macerated strawberries to a blender and puree until smooth, reserving some for a chunkier texture if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, the rest of the sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream using a spatula until just combined.
- Dissolve the softened gelatin in warm water according to package instructions and fold it into the strawberry-whipped cream mixture until evenly distributed.
- Divide the mousse mixture into serving cups or a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 calories
- Sugar: 9 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 13 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams