Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of this refreshing Strawberry Mousse. Made with fresh strawberries and a hint of lemon, this no-bake dessert is perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Mixture:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries (hulled)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
For Garnish (optional):
- Additional strawberries or mint
Instructions
- Purée the Strawberries: Blend the strawberries until smooth. Cook with sugar and lemon juice until thickened.
- Prepare Gelatin Mixture: Bloom gelatin in water, then add to warm strawberry mixture.
- Whip the Cream: Beat chilled cream to stiff peaks.
- Combine and Chill: Fold strawberry mix into cream, then refrigerate until set.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with strawberries or mint before serving.
Notes
- You can use thawed and drained frozen strawberries as a fresh alternative.
- For a lighter option, mix whipped cream with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
