Description
Rich and creamy strawberry mousse delights dessert enthusiasts with its silky texture and intense berry flavor. Chilled strawberry parfaits offer a refreshing finale for summer gatherings you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Transform ripe strawberries into a silky smooth puree by blending with granulated sugar until completely liquefied.
- Whip chilled heavy cream with fragrant vanilla extract, creating soft, billowy peaks that hold their shape.
- Delicately incorporate the vibrant strawberry puree into the airy whipped cream, gently folding until a uniform rosy color emerges.
- Distribute the luxurious mousse evenly into elegant serving glasses, ensuring a smooth and appealing presentation.
- Refrigerate the mousse for 1-2 hours, allowing the texture to set and flavors to intensify.
- Before serving, optionally crown each mousse with fresh, glossy strawberry slices for an extra burst of fruity decoration.
- Serve directly from the refrigerator, maintaining the mousse’s cool, light, and refreshing character.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and color in your mousse.
- Use an electric mixer to whip cream quickly and achieve consistent soft peaks without overbeating.
- Fold the strawberry puree gently to maintain the whipped cream’s airy texture and prevent deflation.
- For a lighter version, substitute part of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt to reduce calories while keeping a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg