Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of this easy strawberry mousse, a light and airy dessert that captures the essence of summer. With fresh strawberries whipped into a creamy cloud, each bite offers a burst of sweetness that transports you to sun-drenched picnics. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this mousse is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 10 minutes until syrupy.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
- Dissolve gelatin by combining it with cold water in a small bowl; let bloom for 5 minutes then heat gently until fully dissolved.
- Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream along with vanilla extract and dissolved gelatin.
- Spoon mousse into serving bowls and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour until set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg