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Strawberry Mousse Recipe

Irresistible Strawberry Mousse Recipe: Light, Fluffy Delight

Enjoy this Strawberry Mousse Recipe, a light dessert bursting with vibrant flavors perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries ripe and juicy
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or Coconut Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin optional; use agar-agar for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Water to dissolve gelatin
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Reserved Strawberry Puree from blended strawberries
  • 5 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish
  • 4 slices Strawberry Slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Hull and slice fresh strawberries, mix with sugar and lemon juice, and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. Blend strawberries on medium speed until smooth; reserve 1/4 cup for garnishing.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream (or coconut cream) until soft peaks form.
  4. Fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream gently and add vanilla extract.
  5. If using gelatin, bloom it in water, dissolve over low heat, and cool before adding to the mousse.
  6. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  7. Top with reserved strawberry puree and garnish with mint leaves and strawberry slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and avoid overwhipping the cream. Chill properly to achieve the perfect texture.

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