Description
This light and airy Strawberry Mousse is a delightful no-bake dessert made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a touch of gelatin for the perfect set. Sweetened with sugar and brightened with lemon juice, it’s an easy summer treat that can be prepared ahead and chilled until ready to serve. Garnished with fresh strawberries and mint leaves, it’s a refreshing and visually appealing dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Mixture
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Cream Mixture
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh strawberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Puree the Strawberries: In a blender or food processor, puree the hulled and chopped strawberries until smooth to create a vibrant base for the mousse.
- Heat Strawberry Mixture: Pour the strawberry puree into a saucepan, then stir in the granulated sugar and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes, allowing it to absorb the liquid and bloom properly.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm strawberry mixture until completely dissolved to ensure the mousse will set firmly.
- Cool Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the strawberry mixture to cool to room temperature, preventing the whipped cream from melting when folded in.
- Whip Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, which means the cream holds a gentle peak without becoming stiff or grainy.
- Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the cooled strawberry mixture into the whipped cream, combining fully but carefully to maintain the airy texture.
- Chill the Mousse: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set and chilled.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the mousse with fresh strawberries and mint leaves if desired for a fresh and colorful presentation.
Notes
- For a smoother mousse texture, strain the strawberry puree before heating to remove seeds.
- If fresh strawberries are unavailable, frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained can be used as a substitute.
- This mousse can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated to save time.
- Use cold heavy cream for better whipping results.
