Strawberry Mousse Recipe That’s Smooth and Dreamy
This delightful *Strawberry Mousse Recipe That’s Smooth and Dreamy* transforms fresh strawberries into an ethereal dessert that is light, airy, and rich in flavor. Perfect for summer, this mousse captures the essence of sunshine in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull strawberries, quarter them and combine with ¼ cup of sugar and lemon juice in a saucepa
- Simmer the Strawberries: Cook over medium heat until softened and syrupy, about 8-10 minutes
- Purée and Strain: Blend the strawberry mixture until smooth and strain through a fine-mesh sieve
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes
- Dissolve Gelatin: Heat the bloomed gelatin until clear and dissolved
- Combine Strawberry and Gelatin: Stir dissolved gelatin into the warm strawberry purée, then cool completely
- Whip the Cream: In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream with remaining sugar, vanilla, and salt until firm peaks form
- Fold Gently: Fold the whipped cream into the cooled strawberry mixture in two batches until combined
- Chill and Serve: Divide mousse into glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight
- Garnish: Serve with fresh strawberries or mint
Notes
Use the freshest strawberries for the best flavor.
Ensure the strawberry mixture is completely cool before folding in whipped cream.
Do not skip straining to achieve a smooth texture.