Ingredients
– 12ยฝ ounces (ยพ pound) strawberries for the fresh, vibrant base
– ยฝ cup granulated sugar to balance the tartness and sweeten the puree
– 1 cup cold heavy cream (with at least 30% fat content) ensures a rich, whipped texture
Instructions
1-Making strawberry mousse at home is simpler than it sounds, and youโll be amazed at the results with just a few straightforward steps. Start by cleaning and slicing 12ยฝ ounces of strawberries, then puree them with ยฝ cup granulated sugar in a blender or food processor for a smooth mixture. Set aside half a cup of this puree to use later, as it adds a beautiful layer in the final presentation.
2-Next, whip 1 cup of cold heavy cream in a cold bowl until stiff peaks form this step is key for that light and airy texture. Gently fold the remaining strawberry puree into the whipped cream until everything is just combined. Now, divide the reserved half cup of puree into four glasses, and top each one with the mousse mixture for a lovely layered look.
3-Refrigerate the glasses for about one hour or longer if you prefer a firmer set. Once itโs ready, serve with extra fresh sliced strawberries on top for a pop of color and flavor. This whole process takes about 10 minutes of active prep plus chilling time, and each serving brings nutritional perks like 33 grams of carbohydrates and 52.5 mg of vitamin C.
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๐ฎ To make the mousse stable for use in pies or cakes, dissolve gelatin in milk and add it to the puree, especially when using frozen strawberries.
โ๏ธ If using frozen strawberries, blend them without thawing or drain and dry if thawed to avoid excess water.
๐ฏ Substitute sugar partially with honey or maple syrup and adjust the cream quantity accordingly for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 23mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
