Description
This Strawberry Mousse is a light, airy, and effortlessly elegant dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Fresh strawberries are blended with a touch of sweetness and then whipped with heavy cream to create a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth treat. It’s a simple, no-fuss recipe that delivers a burst of fresh strawberry flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup diced strawberries (about 8 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons* maple syrup (or honey or sugar)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries:
- Clean and chop the strawberries.
- Blend Strawberries:
- Using a small blender or immersion blender,** blend the strawberries with the maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine with Cream:
- Add the heavy cream to the blended strawberry mixture.
- Pulse 2 to 3 times until just combined.
- Whip Mousse:
- Pour the cream mixture into a bowl.
- Whip with a whisk for 2 minutes, or until thickened and fluffy.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
- Serve with crushed pretzels or graham crackers if desired.
Notes
- *2 tablespoons maple syrup makes for a lightly sweet mousse. Use 3 tablespoons if you prefer a sweeter mousse.
- **A food processor should also work. Doubling the recipe works in a standard blender since the quantity is large enough to blend. If you don’t have a small blender, you can blend double the berries in a large blender and use half the puree for the mousse.
- For a richer mousse, use full-fat heavy cream.
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream that has been refrigerated overnight.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, mint leaves, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
- For a different flavor profile, try adding a splash of lemon juice or a dash of vanilla extract.
- This mousse is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 200kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
