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Strawberry Mousse

Light, airy mousse made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a touch of vanilla. Chill for 2 hours to set into an elegant dessert that tastes restaurant-quality.

Total time
135 min
Servings
4
Calories
312
Protein
2g
Strawberry Mousse
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Chop strawberries into rough 1-inch pieces; reserve 4 whole berries for garnish.

  2. Step 2

    Purée chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth, ~90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Pour purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently to remove seeds.

  4. Step 4

    Whip heavy cream with vanilla and salt until stiff peaks form, 2–3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Fold strawberry purée into whipped cream with a spatula until no white streaks remain.

  6. Step 6

    Divide mousse evenly among 4 glasses or bowls.

  7. Step 7

    Chill at least 2 hours, or until set and ready to serve.

  8. Step 8

    Top each serving with a reserved strawberry just before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • blender or food processor
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • mixing bowl (large)
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • 4 glasses or bowls (6-8 oz each)

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