Strawberry Mousse with Strawberry Sauce
A luxurious yet approachable strawberry mousse served with a vibrant strawberry sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package of gelatin (optional, for added firmness)
- 1/2 cup water (for gelatin)
- Extra strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the vanilla extract.
- Puree the sliced strawberries until smooth, and if using gelatin, dissolve it in warm water and mix into the strawberry puree.
- Combine the whipped cream and strawberry puree by folding them together gently.
- Chill the mixture in serving dishes for at least 120 minutes to set fully.
- Create a vibrant strawberry sauce by blending additional strawberries, warming if desired.
- Serve the mousse topped with strawberry sauce and extra strawberry slices.
Notes
For a lighter mousse, ensure the heavy cream is cold before whipping. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg