Description
Indulge in a luscious Strawberry Mousse that captures the essence of summer with every bite. This easy-to-make dessert combines ripe strawberries into a creamy, airy texture that melts in your mouth. Its vibrant color and delightful flavor make it perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to elegant dinner parties. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll impress your guests with a luxurious treat that showcases the fresh flavors of strawberries. Refreshing and light, this mousse is bound to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Purée the fresh strawberries in a blender until smooth.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form; add sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- 3. Gently fold the strawberry purée into the whipped cream mixture.
- 4. If using gelatin, dissolve it in warm water and mix it into the mousse.
- 5. Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg