Strawberry Mousse
Whip up this Delectable Strawberry Mousse for a light, airy dessert that's bursting with fresh strawberry flavor
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream chilled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Strawberries:
- Puree strawberries in a food processor or blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Set aside.
Bloom the Gelatin:
- Sprinkle gelatin over 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
Dissolve the Gelatin:
- Heat the bloomed gelatin gently in a small saucepan until fully dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
Whip the Cream:
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with 1/4 cup sugar until medium-firm peaks form.
Combine Ingredients:
- Mix the strawberry puree with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.
- Gently fold the cooled gelatin mixture into the strawberry puree.
- Carefully fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined.
Chill and Serve:
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1/4 cup melted white chocolate to the strawberry puree.
- Substitute frozen strawberries if fresh aren't available (thaw and drain first).
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and agar-agar instead of gelatin.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSugar: 20g
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