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Strawberry Mousse

Irresistibly Light Strawberry Mousse for Sweet Summer Bliss

Enjoy this Light Strawberry Mousse, a delicious summer dessert that tantalizes your taste buds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Strawberry Puree Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Sift for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Powder Bloom in cold water.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Very cold, 36% fat.
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Beautifully sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (e.g., mint) Optional garnish.
  • 1 cup Chantilly Cream Light and airy topping.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Strawberry Mousse
  1. Prepare the Strawberry Puree by blending fresh strawberries until smooth.
  2. Sift powdered sugar into the cooled strawberry puree and add lemon juice.
  3. Bloom gelatin in cold water for 3 minutes and then gently heat until liquid.
  4. Whip the very cold heavy cream until it reaches early stiff peaks.
  5. Fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture carefully.
  6. Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  7. Before serving, add a dollop of chantilly cream on top and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Choose the ripest strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness. Chill the mousse well to achieve the desired lightness.

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