4-Ingredient Strawberry Mousse
A light and airy strawberry mousse made with just four simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g Strawberries (about 10.5 oz)
- 140ml Whipping Cream (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp)
- 50g Sugar (1/4 cup)
- 35g Cornstarch (1/3 cup)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your strawberries by washing them and slicing in half.
- Blend the strawberries until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Strain the puree for a silky texture, if desired.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
- Combine the strawberry puree with the whipped cream, folding gently.
- Thicken the mixture by adding the cornstarch slurry after heating it slightly.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least two hours, until set.
- Serve with additional strawberries or mint for garnish.
Notes
Try adding chocolate or citrus for a different twist on flavor. This mousse can be prepared a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry mousse, dessert, easy dessert, summer dessert