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Strawberry Mousse

Strawberry Mousse

This Strawberry Mousse is a light and refreshing dessert that combines ripe strawberries and cream for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Blender
  • Whisk
  • serving dishes

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Mousse
  1. Combine strawberries and sugar in a bowl, let them sit for about 15 minutes until syrupy.
  2. Blend the sweetened strawberries until smooth, reserving a few pieces for texture.
  3. Whip the heavy cream with the vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  4. Mix gelatin powder with cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes, then warm until dissolved.
  5. Fold in the strawberry puree and dissolved gelatin into the whipped cream gently.
  6. Spoon the mixture into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Top with fresh strawberry slices for an appealing presentation.

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