Quick Strawberry Mousse Dessert

Name: Quick Strawberry Mousse Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g fresh strawberries; 400 ml cold heavy cream (min. 35% fat); 80 g powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 sheets gelatin sheets (or 5g powdered gelatin)

Difficulty

easy

Time

2h 20m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This quick strawberry mousse dessert brings the taste of summer to your plate and can be prepared in a flash. It's creamy, light, and packed with fresh strawberries, making it the perfect choice for a warm day. Requiring no baking, it's ideal when you crave something sweet but don't want to spend much time in the kitchen. Prepare it in advance and enjoy the refreshing, fruity flavors!

ingredients

4 Servings

500 g fresh strawberries400 ml cold heavy cream (min. 35% fat)80 g powdered sugar1 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice3 sheets gelatin sheets (or 5g powdered gelatin)

Steps

Prepare Strawberries

Wash and hull the strawberries. Set aside a few nice ones for garnish, then purée the rest with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. Stir in the lemon juice.

Dissolve Gelatin

Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water. In a small saucepan, melt the gelatin over low heat, stirring constantly (do not boil!). If using powdered gelatin, mix it with 2 tbsp cold water, let it bloom for 5 minutes, then heat until dissolved.

Whip Cream

In a cold bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

Combine & Chill

Gently fold the strawberry purée into the whipped cream, then carefully add the dissolved gelatin, stirring continuously to ensure it's evenly distributed. Divide the mousse among 4 glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until set.

Serve

Before serving, garnish with the reserved fresh strawberry pieces. Enjoy!

Extra Tips

► For the perfect mousse, ensure both the cream and the bowl are very cold before whipping.

► If fresh strawberries are not available, you can use frozen ones; just thaw and drain them thoroughly.

► Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a little lemon zest for an extra touch of freshness.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 200g
Calories	280 kcal	560 kcal
Protein	3g	6g
Fat	22g	44g
Carbohydrate	18g	36g
Fiber	2g	4g
Sugar	15g	30g