Strawberry Mousse
Indulge in a light and refreshing dessert with this delicious strawberry mousse recipe. Perfect for summer or any time of year, this dessert is easy to make and sure to impress.
Servings: 6
Calories: 249kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- extra sliced strawberries for topping optional
Instructions
- Add the sliced strawberries and the sugar to a blender or food processor and puree.
- Remove ½ a cup of puree and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla with a hand mixer until smooth. Add in the strawberry puree, not the half cup set side, and mix until combined.
- In a cold bowl add the heavy whipping cream and beat with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Divide the ½ cup of reserved puree evenly between the 6 small/medium glasses and top with the strawberry mousse.
- Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour or even overnight if desired. Top with fresh sliced strawberries and serve.
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Notes
Mousse needs to be chilled for at least an hour before serving, but you can actually refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Be sure to cover each glass tightly in plastic wrap and keep the mousse in the coldest part of the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.4mg