Strawberry Mousse

A light and airy strawberry mousse made with fresh berry puree, whipped cream and a touch of vanilla.

By FruitsPediaPublished: 8/22/2026
20 min prep
5 min cook
Serves 4
easydessert
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Strawberry Mousse

Strawberry mousse is a light and airy dessert that captures the fresh flavor and beautiful color of ripe strawberries. Pureed berries are folded into softly whipped cream to create a smooth, fluffy texture that feels elegant without being heavy. It is a great choice for dinner parties, celebrations or a simple chilled dessert. For the best result, use ripe strawberries and fold the whipped cream gently so the mousse stays light and airy.

Featured Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups Fresh Strawberries
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 0.33 cups Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Unflavored Gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Nutrition per Serving

Calories295 kcal
Protein3.5g
Carbs25g
Fat21g
Fiber2.5g

Instructions

1

Wash and hull the strawberries, then blend them with the sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

⏱️ 4 minutes

2

Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let it soften.

⏱️ 3 minutes

3

Warm a small portion of the strawberry puree and stir in the gelatin until dissolved.

⏱️ 3 minutes

4

Mix the warm puree back into the remaining strawberry puree and let it cool.

⏱️ 5 minutes

5

Whip the cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.

⏱️ 4 minutes

6

Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until evenly combined.

⏱️ 3 minutes

7

Divide into serving glasses and chill until set.

⏱️ 120 minutes