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Strawberry mousse in elegant glass bowls topped with swirled whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries showing smooth pink texture

Easy Strawberry Mousse

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Aliana Recipes
This strawberry mousse combines fresh berry sweetness with a cloud-like consistency for a silky summer treat. My mom’s technique ensures an airy texture without any fuss.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings:4 people
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:320kcal
Cost:$8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped Use ripe berries for best flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Divided use
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin About 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • 3 tablespoons cold water For blooming gelatin
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Must be cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aroma
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Brightens the flavor
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • 1 Blender For pureeing fruit
  • 1 microwave To melt gelatin
  • 2 Mixing bowls For whipping and mixing
  • 1 Whisk For whipping cream
  • 1 Spatula For folding ingredients

Method
 

  1. Combine strawberries with half the sugar in a bowl to macerate until the fruit looks juicy.
  2. Blend the strawberry mixture until it becomes a smooth puree without large chunks.
  3. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small dish to hydrate until it appears spongy.
  4. Microwave the gelatin mixture for thirty seconds to dissolve granules until clear.
  5. Stir the gelatin and lemon juice into the strawberry puree to mix flavors until uniform.
  6. Whip the heavy cream with remaining sugar and vanilla to build volume until soft peaks form.
  7. Fold the strawberry mixture gently into the whipped cream to preserve air until streaks disappear.
  8. Refrigerate the mousse in serving glasses to set the texture until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 175gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the gelatin mixture feels barely warm to the touch before folding to prevent deflating the cream.