Strawberry Mousse Recipe
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Strawberry Mousse Recipe
Description
The Strawberry Mousse Recipe features a fresh strawberry puree blended with gelatin to provide structure, then folded into stiffly whipped cream for a fluffy, smooth result. The addition of lemon juice and vanilla extract adds brightness and warmth, while careful blooming and gently melting of the gelatin ensures a stable mousse that holds its shape. The dollops of sugared chopped strawberries stirred in near the end bring texture and fresh berry bursts. Chilling the mousse adequately is crucial to firm it without losing its creamy, melt-in-the-mouth quality.
The layering of pureed and chopped strawberries creates subtle textural contrasts within the light cream. This dessert is well suited for warm weather or as a fruit-centered finale to a meal. Chilling also develops the flavors, so patience during the set time rewards with a refined and delicate taste experience.
Ensuring the heavy cream is very cold before whipping and melting gelatin gently without boiling are key practical steps. These measures maintain the mousse’s volume and smoothness, making it a reliable choice for a homemade, elegant strawberry dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons gelatin unflavored
- 1/4 cup strawberry juice nectar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 1/2 pounds strawberries divided
- 8 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- strawberry fresh
Instructions
- Add the water and strawberry juice into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top of it. Mix until combined and set aside for about 5 minutes for the gelatin to bloom.
- Hull and chop 1 1/2 pounds of strawberries, add them to a large bowl and sprinkle with four tablespoons of sugar. Set aside for about 5-10 minutes.
- Add them to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar to a large, cold bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whip the mixture until stiff peaks form.
- Give the bowl with the gelatin a stir and melt it in the microwave for about 30 seconds, just until the gelatin dissolves. Please do not bring it to a boil.
- Pour the gelatin mixture into the pureed strawberries, stir well, and then fold carefully into the whipped cream.
- Chop the remaining pound of strawberries and sprinkle with 3-4 tablespoons of sugar. Mix and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Stir again the strawberries and place some into the bottom of each serving glass. Top with the mousse mixture.
- Chill for about 4 hours in the refrigerator or until the mousse is set.
- Garnish with the remaining chopped berries and more fresh homemade whipped cream.
Notes
- Keep heavy cream very cold before whipping to achieve stiff peaks efficiently.
- Bloom gelatin fully in strawberry juice and water mixture before gently warming to dissolve; do not boil gelatin.
- Chill the mousse for at least 4 hours to ensure it sets properly and is not runny.
- Add sugared chopped strawberries at the end to provide a fresh texture contrast within the mousse.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 293IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 112mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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