Description
Silky strawberry mousse delights dessert enthusiasts with its luscious, creamy texture and fresh berry essence. Elegant simplicity makes this French-inspired treat perfect for intimate gatherings, promising pure indulgence that you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Pulse fresh strawberries with granulated sugar in a food processor until creating a silky, vibrant puree, optionally incorporating a splash of lemon juice for a bright, tangy undertone.
- Using a chilled mixing bowl, whisk heavy cream and pure vanilla extract until achieving luxurious, firm peaks that hold their shape decisively.
- Delicately incorporate the strawberry puree into the whipped cream, employing a gentle folding technique to maintain the airy texture and prevent deflating the delicate mixture.
- Distribute the mousse into elegant serving glasses or ramekins, ensuring smooth, even surfaces.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the dessert to set and intensify its rich, creamy consistency.
- Before presenting, artfully garnish with fresh, whole strawberries or delicate strawberry slices to enhance visual appeal and provide a burst of natural sweetness.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by tasting the strawberry puree before mixing with cream, as strawberry sweetness varies naturally.
- For a lighter texture, use a folding technique that preserves the whipped cream’s airiness when incorporating strawberry puree.
- Create a vegan version by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream and using a plant-based sweetener like agave nectar.
- Enhance presentation by layering the mousse with crushed graham crackers or topping with mint leaves for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 151 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 16 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg