Spring has sprung and summer is almost here! This uber-easy recipe uses fresh strawberries, gelatin, and whipping cream to make a dessert that will have everyone asking for more.
What is Strawberry Mousse?
A mousse is a sweet or savory dish that is whipped until it’s light and foamy and served cold. This recipe is light but rich because it uses heavy whipping cream as the base mixed with pureed strawberries and a touch of sugar. The flavor of this recipe is much like strawberries and cream, with a light fresh strawberry flavor.
An Easy Summer Dessert
Strawberry mousse is always a popular refresher when the temperatures climb because it is not baked and is served chilled. This refreshing dessert is bursting with flavor and is so easy to make! All these light, bright, and creamy flavors in one delish dessert without turning on the oven? Yes, please! Make in advance and share at a party or picnic! A super-versatile strawberry mousse can be served in so many ways! Spread over the top of a cake or make a pie by freezing strawberry mousse in a ready-made graham cracker crust. The possibilities are endless!
What’s in Strawberry Mousse?
FRUIT: Choose strawberries that are whole, unblemished, and smell sweet. Other fresh berries to use are raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or a medley of all of them! Frozen strawberries can be used once they are thawed. GELATIN: Plain gelatin and a little sugar lets the flavor of the strawberries really stand out. Use a sugar substitute like Swerve for a sugar-free dessert. CREAM: Heavy whipping cream is what makes this recipe so rich and creamy, use the full-fat variety. TOPPINGS: Fresh berries, white or semi-sweet chocolate curls, crushed Nilla wafer cookies, and a mint leaf will make these desserts pop!
How to Make Strawberry Mousse
This fancy dessert is so easy to make, and looks so pretty in a dessert dish!
How to Store
Keep leftover homemade strawberry mousse covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 months and serve as a frozen dessert or allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Use up leftover mousse in these elegant mini trifle desserts or as one large strawberry trifle. Or fold in softened cream cheese and serve as a strawberry cheesecake!
Best No-Bake Desserts
Strawberry Trifle – with store-bought cake Favorite No-Bake Cheesecake – creamy & decadent Strawberry Pretzel Salad – perfect for a potluck Chocolate Covered Strawberries – a fun way to celebrate Easy Fruit Pizza – great for summer
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