Strawberry Mousse Recipe
This Strawberry Mousse Recipe creates a light, creamy, and refreshing dessert packed with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with ripe strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and a touch of vanilla, this easy no-bake dessert feels elegant while staying wonderfully simple. Perfect for parties, romantic dinners, holidays, or everyday sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- Add strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Heat the gelatin briefly until fully dissolved.
- Stir the dissolved gelatin into the strawberry puree.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with fresh strawberries or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for the sweetest flavor and best natural color. Chill the bowl before whipping cream for extra fluffy texture. Fold gently to keep the mousse airy. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Fresh raspberries or blueberries also make lovely toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg