Description
Treat yourself to a delightful strawberry mousse that combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the creaminess of whipped cream. This elegant dessert is perfect for any occasion, from dinner parties to casual family gatherings. With a light and airy texture and a vibrant pink hue, this mousse promises to be a showstopper. Get ready to impress your guests with each creamy, dreamy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them in half.
- Sprinkle sugar over the strawberries and let sit for 10-15 minutes to macerate.
- In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in warm water and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the macerated strawberries into the whipped cream until combined.
- Drizzle in the cooled gelatin mixture while folding gently to maintain fluffiness.
- Spoon mousse into serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg