Description
Indulge in a delightful strawberry mousse that captures the essence of summer in every creamy, sweet bite. This luscious dessert combines fresh strawberries with airy whipped cream and a hint of vanilla, resulting in a light yet satisfying treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon gelatin (or agar-agar)
Instructions
- Puree the fresh strawberries in a blender until smooth; reserve some slices for garnish.
- In a bowl, whip the chilled cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Dissolve gelatin in two tablespoons of warm water; let cool slightly before mixing it into the strawberry puree.
- Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Spoon mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least two hours to set.
Notes
- For added flavor variations, consider mixing in other fruits like raspberries or blueberries.
- Garnish with crushed graham crackers or chocolate shavings for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg