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Strawberry Mousse

Deliciously Light Strawberry Mousse - 4 Simple Ingredients

This Strawberry Mousse is a simple and delightful dessert that requires only four ingredients and is perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh or thawed frozen, drained
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste or swap for lower-calorie option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash and hull the strawberries, then blend in a food processor or blender until smooth to create a puree. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Fold in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract gently into the whipped cream until combined without deflating.
  4. Gradually fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream mixture until combined, keeping some pink ribbons visible.
  5. Spoon the mousse into serving glasses, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or fresh strawberry slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe strawberries. Overmixing the ingredients can lead to a dense mousse, so fold carefully.

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