Strawberry Mousse Recipe
This Strawberry Mousse Recipe is light, fluffy, and made with only 3 ingredients—no gelatin and no baking required. A perfect spring dessert that's quick to prepare and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
- 12.5 oz 3/4 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold whole or whipping cream
- Extra strawberries for topping optional
Instructions
- Clean, hull, and slice the strawberries.
- In a blender or food processor, combine strawberries and sugar. Puree until smooth.
- Reserve ½ cup of the strawberry puree and set aside.
- In a cold mixing bowl, whip the cream using a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the remaining strawberry puree into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Divide the reserved strawberry puree evenly among 4 dessert glasses to create a base layer.
- Top with the strawberry mousse mixture, filling each glass.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best texture.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer mousse suitable for cakes, dissolve 1 tbsp gelatin in 2 tbsp warm milk. Cool slightly, mix with a spoonful of whipped cream, and fold into the mousse.
- Best enjoyed fresh within 2 days. Can be frozen, but texture may change.
- Taste your strawberry puree before folding—adjust sugar to match the sweetness of your fruit.