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Fresh Strawberry Mousse

Fresh Strawberry Mousse That Melts in Your Mouth Instantly

This Fresh Strawberry Mousse is a light, airy dessert that captures the essence of strawberries with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse Base
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries ripe yet firm
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar can substitute granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice for brightness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled for best results

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • electric mixer
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fresh Strawberry Mousse
  1. Wash and hull the strawberries. Blend them with lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Chill the mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Whip the heavy cream on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  4. Fold the strawberry purée gently into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula.
  5. Spoon the mixture into serving glasses, cover loosely, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or toasted almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, prepare the mousse a day in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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