Description
Easy Strawberry Mousse Dessert is a light, airy no-bake treat made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and gelatin. This creamy strawberry mousse delivers vibrant berry flavor and elegant presentation with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional)
- Fresh sliced strawberries (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)
- White chocolate shavings (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Blend strawberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Strain if desired for a silky texture.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Microwave bloomed gelatin for 10 to 15 seconds until dissolved. Do not boil. Cool slightly.
- Stir dissolved gelatin into strawberry puree until fully incorporated.
- If using cream cheese, beat until smooth, then mix in strawberry puree until lump-free.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue whipping to medium peaks.
- Gently fold strawberry mixture into whipped cream using slow, sweeping motions.
- Spoon mousse into serving glasses and smooth tops.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries, whipped cream, mint, or white chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for best flavor and color.
- Avoid overwhipping cream to maintain airy texture.
- Chill at least 2 hours for proper structure.
- Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Freezing may slightly alter texture after thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg