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Strawberry Mousse

Looking for a dessert to impress? This Strawberry Mousse is a great make ahead dessert perfect for summer entertaining. Simple, yet elegant, and filled with fresh flavors!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 363 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Mousse:
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 package (2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 pints strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Sauce:
  • 1/2 pint strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Zest from 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • sweetened whipped cream for serving

Instructions

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  1. Place the water in a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Let the mixture sit for 1 minute to soften. Turn the heat to low and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat.
  2. Put the berries, sugar, lemon zest, and gelatin mixture in a food processor or blender and puree. Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for about an hour.
  3. In another large bowl, whip the cream until it starts to thicken, then beat in the powdered sugar. Continue to beat until soft peaks form. Stir 1/4 of the cream into the strawberry mixture, then gently fold in the remaining cream. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  4. To make the sauce, combine the berries, sugar, and lemon zest in a food processor or blender and puree. Pour this mixture into a saucepan and whisk in the cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the extract. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until cooled.
  5. To serve, add some of the strawberry sauce to the bottom of a serving dish, then top with some of the mousse and more sauce, if desired. Top with whipped cream and serve cold.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include additional whipped cream for topping.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 33g (66%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 33g 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.