Creamy Strawberry Mousse Recipe
A light and airy strawberry mousse that combines the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with creamy whipped cream and a touch of sweetener, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Strawberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons sugar or preferred sweetener
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries to get them ready for blending.
- Blend Strawberries: Place the sliced strawberries in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth to create a fresh strawberry puree.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sweetener until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
- Fold in Puree: Gently fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream, combining them carefully to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse to serving dishes or a bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set and develop flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and color.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener based on the sweetness of your strawberries and your preference.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream with coconut cream and ensure your sweetener is suitable.
- Gently folding the puree into the whipped cream preserves the mousse’s light texture.
- Serve chilled and garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves if desired.
Keywords: strawberry mousse, whipped cream dessert, fruit mousse, light dessert, no-bake dessert, fresh strawberries
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