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Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse

A delightful, light, and airy dessert bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 12.5 ounces 12½ ounces strawberries (3/4 pound) Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste depending on the sweetness of strawberries.
  • 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream (cold) Make sure the cream is very cold for better whipping.
  • to taste Extra strawberries for topping Additional strawberries for fresh garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean and slice the strawberries.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the sliced strawberries and sugar. Puree until smooth.
  3. Remove ½ a cup of the puree and set it aside for later.
  4. In a cold mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold in the remaining strawberry puree into the whipped cream.
Assembly
  1. Divide the reserved ½ cup of puree between 4 small or medium glasses.
  2. Top each glass with the strawberry mousse mixture.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or overnight.
Serving
  1. Before serving, top with fresh sliced strawberries.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap. Best to eat within 2-3 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture. This dessert is light and perfect for warm weather and can be garnished with whipped cream or mint.