Strawberry Mousse (No Gelatin)
This strawberry mousse is a light, sweet, and creamy dessert made with just four ingredients and uses no gelatin, making it ideal for vegetarians.
Equipment
- Ramekins
- Small sauce pan
- Medium mixing bowl
- Chilled large mixing bowl
- Fine Sieve
Ingredients
- 9 oz strawberries washed & stems removed
- 2 tbsp / 1 fl oz water
- ⅔ cup / 5 fl oz heavy cream (36% fat), chilled
- 4 tbsp / 2 oz sugar
Instructions
Make the Sugar Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, add the water and sugar.
- Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Strawberry Purée:
- Add the strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pass the purée through a fine sieve into a medium mixing bowl to remove seeds.
- Stir the cooled sugar syrup into the strawberry purée.
Whip the Cream:
- In a chilled large mixing bowl, pour in the cream.
- Using an electric whisk, whip until semi-firm peaks form (see recipe notes)
Fold and Portion:
- Gently fold the strawberry purée into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Immediately spoon or pipe the mousse into ramekins.
Chill and Serve:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Checking Semi-Firm Peaks: When properly whipped, the cream should hold its shape but the peak will gently fold over at the top rather than standing straight upright.
Avoid Over-Whipping: Stop as soon as the cream reaches the semi-firm stage. Over-whipping can cause the texture to become grainy and flat.
Whip in Stages: Start whipping at medium speed. Once the cream starts to thicken, increase the speed and stop as soon as it reaches the desired consistency.
Choose the Right Cream: Use high-quality whipping cream with a minimum of 30% fat. Anything lower may not whip properly.
Strawberries: Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
Cold Cream: Cold cream whips better. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 559IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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