Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse
A light and fluffy strawberry mousse bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries by washing them thoroughly, hulling them, and slicing in half. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Blend the strawberries until smooth using a blender or food processor.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve if a super smooth mousse is desired (optional).
- Combine the strawberry puree, remaining powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Whip the cold heavy cream in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture until well combined.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2-4 hours until set before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider variations like chocolate drizzle or balsamic vinegar. Serve in elegant glassware with fresh strawberries and mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry mousse, easy dessert, summer dessert, fruit dessert