Strawberry Mousse Recipe
This Strawberry Mousse is has intense fresh strawberry flavor, and we managed to figure out how to make it ahead without gelatin and without separating or getting watery. Most mousse recipes that use fresh berries need to be served right away, but this one holds up beautifully. Made with just 5 ingredients, it is the perfect light and creamy dessert for warm weather.
Servings: 6
Calories: 362kcal
Equipment
- Kitchenaid stand mixer or hand mixer
Ingredients
Strawberry Mixture
- 12 ounces strawberries diced small, plus more for top if desired.
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 4.5 tablespoon water
- 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine the strawberry mixture ingredients in a small saucepan before turning on the heat. Once everything is mixed, bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s thick and a deep red. The timing can vary a bit depending on your pan and the size of your strawberries. As they cook down, use a fork to gently mash them against the sides of the pan.12 ounces strawberries, ⅓ cup sugar, 4.5 tablespoon water, 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- When the mixture is cool, spoon about 1 slightly heaping tablespoon of strawberry sauce into the bottom of each serving glass, pressing the sauce up the sides for a more decorative finish. Set aside while you make the whipped cream.
- Whip the cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the remaining strawberry sauce, being careful not to deflate the air you just whipped in.2 cups heavy cream, ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- Divide the mousse into the glasses evenly (about ¾ a cup per glass). Decorate the top with additional strawberries if desired.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Start with small pieces of strawberry so that they break down and pretty much melt into the mixture as they cook. If the pieces are too large, the texture of the final mousse can be a little too chunky.
- To cool the strawberry mixture quickly, you can spread it out on a cookie sheet and place in the refrigerator.
- Wait until just before serving before garnishing with additional fresh strawberries, if using. They can release moisture which changes the texture of the top layer of the mousse.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1173IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.3mg
