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Strawberry Mousse
Deliciously sweet and creamy, this Strawberry Mousse is a dessert that looks impressive, yet is so easy to make. It tastes amazing, bursting with fruity flavor, and would be the perfect treat for any occasion!
Prep Time
40 mins
chill time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4 4-ounce servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, 1 ½ cups puree, strained
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder, about ⅓ cup freeze-dried sliced strawberries ground in the blender
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
Instructions
- In a blender, blend 1 pound fresh strawberries, with ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 pinch kosher salt, and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice until pureed. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Add the strawberry mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes before whisking in 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder,.
- Meanwhile, bloom 1 packet unflavored gelatin in ¼ cup cold water by adding the water to a small bowl and sprinkling the gelatin over the top of it. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the gelatin to the strawberry purée and cook over low heat for 2 minutes or until the gelatin is completely melted and the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and transfer to a medium bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
- When the strawberry mixture is done chilling, add 1 cup heavy whipping cream, to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until you reach stiff peaks.
- Fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined and no streaks of white whipped cream remain. Spoon or pipe the mouse into cups or bowls. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Top the chilled mousse with sweetened whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and a dusting of powder from freeze-dried strawberries if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
888IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
113mg
(126%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 44-ounce servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 888IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 113mg | 126% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.