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Homemade Strawberry Mousse
Homemade strawberry mousse is a light, fluffy, and creamy dessert made with fresh strawberries, vanilla, and whipped cream for a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries rinsed and hulled (1 ½ cups strawberry puree)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin 0.25 oz or 7 g per package
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 drops Red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Combine strawberries and sugar in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Strain with a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Combine cold water and gelatin, mix well, and let rest 1 minute. Add to the berry mixture and stir. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 2 minutes more or until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Pour into a bowl and refrigerate to cool until slightly thickened, about 45-60 minutes.
- Once cooled and thickened, mix the strawberry mixture with a hand mixer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla. Continue mixing until thick and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Spoon the mousse into dessert cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Notes
- I strain the blended strawberries to remove the seeds and make a smoother mousse. You can skip this step if you prefer.
- Most grocery stores carry unflavored gelatin near the other Jell-o products.
- Other berries can be substituted for strawberries, you will need about 1 ½ cups of fruit puree.
- ½ cups of fruit puree.
- Keep leftover mousse covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
228
(11%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
149mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
592IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 592IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.