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What better way to bring in berry season than by making this no-bake strawberry mousse!
Spring has sprung and summer is almost here! This uber-easy recipe uses fresh strawberries, gelatin, and whipping cream to make a dessert that will have everyone asking for more.
What is Strawberry Mousse?
A mousse is a sweet or savory dish that is whipped until it’s light and foamy and served cold. This recipe is light but rich because it uses heavy whipping cream as the base mixed with pureed strawberries and a touch of sugar.
The flavor of this recipe is much like strawberries and cream, with a light fresh strawberry flavor.
An Easy Summer Dessert
- Strawberry mousse is always a popular refresher when the temperatures climb because it is not baked and is served chilled.
- This refreshing dessert is bursting with flavor and is so easy to make!
- All these light, bright, and creamy flavors in one delish dessert without turning on the oven? Yes, please!
- Make in advance and share at a party or picnic!
- A super-versatile strawberry mousse can be served in so many ways! Spread over the top of a cake or make a pie by freezing strawberry mousse in a ready-made graham cracker crust. The possibilities are endless!
What’s in Strawberry Mousse?
FRUIT: Choose strawberries that are whole, unblemished, and smell sweet. Other fresh berries to use are raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or a medley of all of them! Frozen strawberries can be used once they are thawed.
GELATIN: Plain gelatin and a little sugar lets the flavor of the strawberries really stand out. Use a sugar substitute like Swerve for a sugar-free dessert. Jello brand strawberry-flavored gelatin also comes in a sugar-free version and will punch up the flavor of the mousse and give it a pink hue.
CREAM: Heavy whipping cream is what makes this recipe so rich and creamy, use the full-fat variety.
TOPPINGS: Fresh berries, white or semi-sweet chocolate curls, crushed Nilla wafer cookies, and a mint leaf will make these desserts pop!
How to Make Strawberry Mousse
This fancy dessert is so easy to make, and looks so pretty in a dessert dish!
- Pulse strawberries with sugar in a food processor.
- Strain into a saucepan and bring to a boil (per recipe below). Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix cold water with gelatin & let it rest for about 1 minute. Stir it into the berry mixture & simmer until gelatin is dissolved.
- Pour mixture into a bowl & chill until slightly thickened, about 45 to 60 minutes.
- Beat mixture with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes.
- Add vanilla & heavy cream, continue to mix until thick & fluffy.
- Spoon into dessert cups & chill 2 hours before serving. Garnish with sliced strawberries, white or semi-sweet chocolate curls, or a mint leaf.
How to Store
Keep leftover homemade strawberry mousse covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 months and serve as a frozen dessert or allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Use up leftover mousse in these elegant mini trifle desserts or as one large strawberry trifle. Or fold in softened cream cheese and serve as a strawberry cheesecake!
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Homemade Strawberry Mousse
A light fluffy dessert with fresh strawberries and cream flavor.
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Combine strawberries and sugar in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Strain with a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
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Combine cold water and gelatin, mix well and let rest 1 minute. Add to the berry mixture and stir. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 2 minutes more or until gelatin is completely dissolved.
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Pour into a bowl and refrigerate to cool until slightly thickened, about 45-60 minutes.
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Once cooled and thickened, mix the strawberry mixture with a hand mixer for 2 minutes.
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Add heavy cream and vanilla. Continue mixing until thick and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
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Spoon the mousse into dessert cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Most grocery stores carry unflavored gelatin near the other Jell-o products.
Other berries can be substituted for strawberries, you will need about 1 ½ cups of fruit puree.
Keep leftover mousse covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 months.
Calories: 228, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 14mg, Potassium: 149mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 592IU, Vitamin C: 43mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
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