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Strawberry Mousse

Creamy Strawberry Mousse Made Easy with Just 4 Ingredients

This Strawberry Mousse is a quick and delightful dessert made with just 4 ingredients, offering a light and airy treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse Base
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Use ripe strawberries for best taste
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Can substitute with heavy cream if needed
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional, for enhanced flavor

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by washing and hulling about two cups of fresh strawberries. Purée until smooth.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, pour in one cup of chilled heavy cream. Whip on medium speed until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Gently fold the smooth strawberry purée into the whipped cream using a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle in ¼ cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream is chilled and use ripe strawberries for best results. Customize sweetness to your preference.

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