Description
Delightful strawberry mousse celebrates summer’s sweetest flavors with creamy French-inspired elegance. Smooth dessert promises rich berry notes and silky texture that home cooks can master quickly and confidently.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) water
- 2 cups (480 ml) fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Carefully purée fresh strawberries in a blender until completely smooth, then incorporate granulated sugar and allow mixture to macerate for 10 minutes to enhance natural sweetness.
- Using a chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with pure vanilla extract until soft, billowy peaks emerge, creating a light and airy base.
- Delicately incorporate the strawberry purée into the whipped cream, using gentle folding techniques to maintain the cream’s delicate texture and prevent deflation.
- Sprinkle gelatin powder over warm water, allowing it to bloom and dissolve completely, then cool the liquid slightly before gently stirring into the mousse mixture to provide stable structure.
- Transfer the silky mousse into elegant serving glasses, ensuring an even distribution and smooth surface, then chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours until the dessert sets firmly and develops a luxurious, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Selecting ripe, vibrant strawberries ensures a more intense and sweet flavor profile for your mousse.
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk beforehand to help the cream whip faster and achieve more stable peaks.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with Greek yogurt to reduce calories and add a tangy twist.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or crushed pistachios for an elegant presentation and added texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 199 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg