Strawberry Mousse Recipe
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Strawberry Mousse Recipe
Description
The Strawberry Mousse Recipe starts by dissolving unflavored gelatin and preparing a puree of fresh strawberries. Cold whipping cream is combined with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whipped to soft peaks before the gelatin mixture is incorporated to reach stiff peaks. Reserving a portion of the cream mixture produces a vanilla layer, which is alternated with the strawberry-mixed cream for a layered presentation.
This preparation results in a dessert with a fluffy, cloud-like texture that balances the natural sweetness and slight tartness of strawberries against the smooth richness of whipped cream. Chilling allows the mousse to set firmly while maintaining its delicate mouthfeel.
It may be served directly from the jars or transferred to dessert dishes. Layering enhances visual appeal, but folding all the strawberry puree into the cream is also an option. Ideal for gatherings, the mousse is portable when stored in jars with screw lids and should be kept chilled until served.
Take care to use cold cream and chilled utensils for optimal whipping results, and avoid over-beating to prevent the cream turning into butter. Ensure strawberry puree is close to room temperature to blend smoothly without prematurely setting the mousse.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon gelatin one packet, powdered unflavored
- 8 oz strawberry cleaned and stems removed, fresh
- 1 cup whipping cream cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoon of water & let stand 1 minute.
- Heat the gelatin & water in the microwave 10-15 seconds to dissolve it
- Puree the strawberries in a food processor or blender
- Refrigerate the strawberries until ready to use
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla
- Whip the cream mixture on medium speed until it forms soft peaks, about 8 minutes
- Add the gelatin mixture to the cream mixture and continue whipping until stiff peaks form, about 2 more minutes
- Reserve ⅓ of the cream mixture in another bowl for the vanilla layer
- Gently fold the pureed strawberries into the unreserved portion of the whipping cream mixture
- Fill 6 1-pint (500 ml) mason jars with half of the strawberry mixture. Layer the reserved vanilla layer over that, and then the remaining strawberry layer.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries
- Chill at least two hours, or overnight
Notes
- Puree strawberries at room temperature before folding into whipped cream to avoid premature setting.
- Chill whipping cream and utensils before whipping for better volume and stability.
- Whip cream only until stiff peaks form; over-whipping can cause it to separate into butter.
- Chill mousse for at least two hours to ensure it firms properly before serving.
- Layering is optional; you can fold strawberries into all the cream mixture for a uniform mousse.
- Use jars with screw lids to make the mousse portable and keep it cold until serving at picnics or cookouts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 583IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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