Fresh Strawberry Mousse: Easy, Light, and Irresistibly Delicious
Indulge in the light and airy texture of this fresh strawberry mousse, perfect for warm weather desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the strawberries until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine the gelatin and water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Heat the gelatin mixture until dissolved, then stir into the strawberry puree.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until uniformly combined.
- Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter mousse, adjust the sugar to taste.
- Consider garnishing with additional fresh strawberries or mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Fresh Strawberry Mousse