Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse
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4.9
Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse
Description
This mousse begins by pureeing fresh strawberries with sugar to produce a sweet, smooth berry base. Part of the puree is set aside, while the remainder is gently folded into stiffly whipped cream to maintain volume and lightness. The layered presentation includes a bottom layer of the reserved puree followed by the mousse mixture on top, chilled to set.
The texture is airy and creamy with intermittent bursts of fresh strawberry in the topping. The preparation requires no baking and minimal ingredients, making it accessible and versatile.
The recipe notes that for use as a filling in pies or cakes, gelatin can be incorporated by dissolving it gently in warmed milk before folding it into the cream mixture to add stability.
Ingredients
- 12 1/2 ounces strawberries 3/4 pound
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream cold, or whole cream
- strawberries extra, for topping
Instructions
- Clean and slice the strawberries, In a blender or food processor add the sliced strawberries and the sugar and puree. Remove 1/2 a cup of puree and set aside.
- In a cold bowl add the cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Then fold in the remaining puree (not the 1/2 cup) gently.
- Divide the 1/2 cup of puree between the 4 small/medium** glasses and top with the strawberry mousse. Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour or even over night if desired. Top with fresh sliced strawberries and serve. Enjoy.
- ** for size purposes, the glasses I used hold 1 cup of water.
Notes
- To use as a filling, dissolve gelatin in warmed milk (avoid boiling) and fold into whipped cream and puree mixture for stability.
- Use cold whipping cream and beat until stiff peaks form to achieve proper mousse texture.
- Slicing strawberries fresh for topping adds a pleasant, fresh texture contrast when serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 52.5mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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