Strawberry Mousse
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Posted: 04/29/24
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Looking for a refreshing and easy dessert? Try this delicious strawberry mousse recipe made with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion. Light and airy, it’s sure to become a crowd favorite!
This is it! I have officially found the BEST easy sweet treat to make for summer get-togethers. This light and airy strawberry mousse is downright drool-worthy and loaded with sweet strawberry flavor. There’s no gelatin mixture or fake flavors added, just the perfect taste of fresh summer strawberries. Honestly, I think I like even more than chocolate mousse — it’s seriously that delicious!
Strawberry treats like strawberry brownies and strawberry pancakes are other summer time favorites. So making this fluffy treat out of a sweet strawberry mixture is just so much fun. You’re going to love this fun dessert! So let’s get started.
Why You’ll Love Strawberry Mousse
- You only need five ingredients to make this super easy recipe. What’s more easy than a recipe with ingredients that you can count on one hand?
- This is a wonderful make-ahead recipe since you actually need to let it refrigerate before serving. If you want to save on prep time for your party, then go ahead and get dessert out of the way with this homemade strawberry mousse recipe.
- All it takes is 30 minutes total prep and cook time to make mousse. Then refrigerate for at least an hour and voila!
Ingredients for Strawberry Mousse
- Cream cheese – Make the most creamy texture and luscious flavor by mixing cream cheese into this sweet strawberry dessert.
- Vanilla extract – Vanilla is the perfect complimentary flavor to the fresh strawberry flavor of fresh fruit.
- Granulated sugar – Sweet the strawberry sauce puree with some sugar.
- Strawberries – You can actually use this method with all types of berries. Make mousse with raspberries or blueberries. But I would definitely make sure to strain the puree to remove seeds.
- Heavy whipping cream – You’ll need whipping cream to make the main fluffy texture of the mousse!
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How to Make Strawberry Mousse
Clean the fresh strawberries thoroughly and then slice them up. Place the sliced strawberries and white sugar into a food processor or blender and puree.
Remove a ½ cup of strawberry puree and set it aside. Then beat the cream cheese and vanilla together in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer.
Add the strawberry puree and mix until thoroughly combined.
Pour the heavy cream into a cold bowl and heat it with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. If you’re using the stand mixer, make sure you use the whisk attachment.
Once whipped, gently fold in the cream cheese mixture.
Divide the ½ cup of reserved puree evenly between 6 small to medium glasses, then top with the strawberry mousse.
Refrigerate the mousse for about an hour, or even overnight if you want!
When you’re ready to serve, top with fresh sliced strawberries and enjoy.
How to Store Strawberry Mousse
Mousse needs to be chilled for at least an hour before serving, but you can actually refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Be sure to cover each glass tightly in plastic wrap and keep the mousse in the coldest part of the fridge.
Can strawberry mousse be frozen?
Since this is a strawberry mousse without gelatin, it does not freeze super well. However, you can freeze leftovers if you want! Just keep in mind that the texture will likely be quite different after it thaws.
What to serve with strawberry mousse
While you don’thave to serve anything extra with strawberry mousse, you can pair some fun things with this fluffy treat! For more light and fluffy texture, make your own homemade whipped cream and add a dollop on the top.
These lemon sugar cookies would be so tasty to pair with easy strawberry mousse. Some cake mix cookies, shortbread cookies, or oatmeal cookies would be a tasty pairing as well.
You know, you could even scoop this mousse mixture into a graham cracker crust for a simple mousse pie. I just wouldn’t store it too long in the fridge in a crust or it could make it soggy.
Can I make strawberry mousse without gelatin?
Yes! You do not have to have gelatin or a jell-o mixture to make mousse. This one is made with just heavy cream and a cream cheese mixture. Add the strawberry flavor with pureed strawberries for the most creamy and luscious dessert.
Pro Tips for the Best Strawberry Mousse Recipe
- For an extra smooth puree, strain it after blending. This will help remove the tiny strawberry seeds and any larger chunks of fruit.
- Make a refined sugar free version by sweetening the puree with honey, maple syrup, agave, or a sugar alternative.
- It is really important to chill the bowl that you plan to make whipped cream in. It will help keep the whipped cream for the mousse chilled and with a good structure.
I hope you love this fluffy treat as much as I do! It’s the perfect use for ripe and juicy summer strawberries.
More Strawberry Recipes You’ll Love!
- This delicious Strawberry Sauce is a favorite topping for pancakes, waffles and so much more. Plus it’s so easy to make!
- A Strawberry Lemonade Margarita is the perfect summer beverage to enjoy poolside.
- Need something super easy that you can throw together in a pinch? Then try out this Strawberry Dump Cake recipe.
- Strawberry Lemon Cake may just be the best ever sheet cake recipe. It’s a great summer dessert!
Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!
Strawberry Mousse
Indulge in a light and refreshing dessert with this delicious strawberry mousse recipe. Perfect for summer or any time of year, this dessert is easy to make and sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- extra sliced strawberries for topping optional
Instructions
- Add the sliced strawberries and the sugar to a blender or food processor and puree.
- Remove ½ a cup of puree and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla with a hand mixer until smooth. Add in the strawberry puree, not the half cup set side, and mix until combined.
- In a cold bowl add the heavy whipping cream and beat with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Divide the ½ cup of reserved puree evenly between the 6 small/medium glasses and top with the strawberry mousse.
- Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour or even overnight if desired. Top with fresh sliced strawberries and serve.
Tips
Mousse needs to be chilled for at least an hour before serving, but you can actually refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Be sure to cover each glass tightly in plastic wrap and keep the mousse in the coldest part of the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 249kcal (12%), Carbohydrates: 14g (5%), Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 21g (32%), Saturated Fat: 13g (81%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 64mg (21%), Sodium: 71mg (3%), Potassium: 174mg (5%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 11g (12%), Vitamin A: 846IU (17%), Vitamin C: 43mg (52%), Calcium: 56mg (6%), Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
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