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Strawberry Mousse


  • Author: madeline
  • Total Time: 135 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and airy strawberry mousse dessert that impresses with its vibrant flavor and elegant presentation.


Ingredients

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2 cups Fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)

1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

2 Egg Whites

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice


Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Hull and wash the strawberries. Pat dry and slice them into halves or quarters for easy blending.
  2. Blend Strawberries: In a blender, combine strawberries with granulated sugar and blend until smooth.
  3. Whip Heavy Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  4. Whip Egg Whites: In another clean bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Combine and Fold: Gently fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream, then fold in the beaten egg whites.
  6. Add Flavor: Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, and fold gently to combine.
  7. Chill: Spoon the mousse into serving cups or a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Serve: Top with fresh strawberries or whipped cream and garnish with mint leaves.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute egg whites with aquafaba and heavy cream with coconut cream.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: strawberry mousse, dessert, easy dessert, fluffy mousse, strawberry dessert