Description
Creamy strawberry mousse delights dessert enthusiasts with its luscious texture and fresh flavor profile. French pastry techniques merge with seasonal berries, creating an elegant treat perfect for intimate gatherings and special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled (240 milliliters)
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup sugar (100 grams)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (5 milliliters)
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Transform ripe strawberries into a silky puree by blending with sugar and a hint of lemon juice until completely smooth and vibrant.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft, billowy peaks emerge, creating a light and airy base for the mousse.
- Delicately incorporate the strawberry puree into the whipped cream, gently folding to maintain the cream’s delicate texture and preserve its volume.
- Distribute the mousse evenly into elegant serving glasses, ensuring a graceful presentation.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
- Just before serving, adorn each mousse with fresh, whole strawberries to enhance visual appeal and provide a burst of natural sweetness.
Notes
- Boost flavor by using ripe, in-season strawberries for a more intense and natural sweetness.
- Chill the mixing bowl and whisk beforehand to help the cream whip faster and hold its shape better.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with Greek yogurt to reduce calories and add a tangy twist.
- Make it gluten-free and dairy-free by using coconut whipped cream and ensuring all ingredients are certified allergen-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg