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Fresh Strawberry Mousse

Light and Creamy Fresh Strawberry Mousse in Minutes

Enjoy this delightful Fresh Strawberry Mousse, a quick and gluten-free dessert capturing spring's essence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 12.5 ounces Fresh Strawberries Use ripe, seasonal strawberries.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on strawberry sweetness.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Ensure at least 30% fat content.
For Serving
  • Additional Sliced Strawberries For topping.
  • Fresh Mint Leaves For garnish.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • serving glasses

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash 12.5 ounces of fresh strawberries under cold water, then pat them dry and slice into quarters.
  2. Blend the sliced strawberries with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until smooth, reserving 1/2 cup for serving.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold the reserved strawberry puree into the whipped cream gently.
  5. Layer the reserved 1/2 cup of strawberry puree at the bottom of each serving glass and top with the mousse.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Garnish with additional sliced strawberries and fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve chilled and enjoy fresh strawberries for optimal flavor.

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