Fresh Strawberry Mousse
In short: Light strawberry mousse made from fresh berry puree, whipped cream and a little gelatin, set in glasses for a make-ahead summer dessert. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 3 h 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 230 kcal
Strawberry mousse is a pale pink, softly set dessert that tastes strongly of fresh berries. Pureed strawberries are lightened with whipped cream, and a small amount of gelatin keeps the mousse stable in glasses instead of sinking into a puddle. Ripe, fragrant strawberries make all the difference, because cream mutes their flavor. Serve it in clear glasses so the color shows, with a few fresh slices on top.
Instructions
- Blend the strawberries with the sugar and lemon juice into a smooth puree. For a very smooth mousse, press the puree through a sieve.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and leave it for 5 minutes to soften.
- Warm the softened gelatin in the microwave for 10 seconds, or over a pan of hot water, until completely liquid. Stir it into the puree.
- Chill the puree for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until it is slightly thickened but not set.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks. Fold one-third into the puree to loosen it, then fold in the rest until no streaks remain.
- Spoon into 6 glasses and chill for at least 3 hours, until set. Top with sliced strawberries.
Tips
- Strawberries lose flavor in cream, so use the ripest berries you can find, and add a little extra lemon juice if they are bland.
- Do not let the gelatin mixture boil, and do not add it to ice-cold puree, or it will set in strings. The puree should be at room temperature.
Questions and answers
Can I make strawberry mousse without gelatin?
Yes. Skip the gelatin and fold 300 ml of whipped cream and 100 g of mascarpone into the puree. The result is softer and more like a fool, but it holds in glasses for a day.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes. Thaw them, drain off the excess liquid and puree as usual. Frozen berries are often less sweet, so taste and add a little sugar.
How long does strawberry mousse keep?
Covered, it keeps for 2 days in the fridge. It does not freeze well, because the cream separates as it thaws.
How long does it take to make Fresh Strawberry Mousse?
About 25 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Fresh Strawberry Mousse?
About 230 kcal per serving, with 2 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 230 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
