Description
Delightful strawberry mousse emerges as a silky dessert sensation, showcasing fresh berries in a cloud-like cream. Sweet sophistication meets summer simplicity, promising pure indulgence you’ll savor with each dreamy spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
- 4 oz cream cheese
Sweetening Agents:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1 packet gelatin (0.25 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare a clean workspace and gather all ingredients, ensuring they are at optimal temperature for smooth blending.
- Bloom gelatin by sprinkling it over 2 tablespoons of cold water, allowing it to sit and absorb liquid for 5 minutes.
- Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then puree them in a blender until completely smooth and uniform.
- Warm the bloomed gelatin in a microwave for 10-15 seconds until fully dissolved, stirring gently to prevent clumping.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until creamy and soft, gradually incorporating granulated sugar for even distribution.
- Fold strawberry puree into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a consistent pink color and balanced flavor profile.
- Gently stir the dissolved gelatin into the strawberry cream cheese base, maintaining a smooth texture.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture, using a gentle circular motion to preserve volume.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, stirring minimally to maintain the mousse’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the mousse into serving glasses or a large decorative dish, creating elegant swirls with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld completely.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves for an aesthetic presentation.
Notes
- Gelatin Pro Tip: Always bloom gelatin in cold water first to prevent lumps and ensure smooth incorporation into the mousse mixture.
- Temperature Matters: Keep ingredients like cream cheese and heavy cream slightly cool but not cold to achieve optimal whipping consistency.
- Folding Technique: Use a gentle circular motion when combining whipped cream to maintain maximum airiness and prevent deflating the delicate mousse structure.
- Dietary Adaptations: Substitute cream cheese with vegan alternatives like coconut cream or silken tofu for a dairy-free version, ensuring the same creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg