Throwing some spring vibe with this Strawberry mousse. Super easy to make and needs just 4 key Ingredients. It’s EGG_FREE! It’s one of my favorite dessert to prepare and serve for any occasion.
Two strawberry recipes back to back, you can say how much I like this fruit. With the weather getting a little warm, I wanted something light and airy. What’s better than creamy mousse! A quick blend, quick cooking, gentle fold and a little bit of wait later, we had this luscious creamy Strawberry Mousse.
4 Key Ingredients for the Strawberry Mousse:
The strawberry mousse is a super simple and fuss free dessert that requires just 4 ingredients!
- Fresh Strawberries
- Gelatin
- Sugar
- Heavy Cream
For extra flavor, I added some fresh thyme from my garden. I simmered the fresh thyme with strawberry puree for the perfumy floral aroma.
Steps to make the Strawberry Mousse:
Here are the quick steps to prepare strawberry mousse. Scroll down to read the recipe in details.
- Mix the gelatin powder with a little water and let it bloom. The gelatin granules will soak up the water and enlarge, and this step is called blooming.
- Blend the fresh strawberries and cook it for a while with sugar and fresh thyme (if using).
- Add the bloomed gelatin powder and cook for another 5 minutes for the gelatin to dissolve completely.
- Strain it for a smooth mousse texture.
- While the mixture cools, whip the heavy cream.
- Fold the whipped cream to the strained strawberry until completely incorporated.
- Pour in individual serving bowls. Let it set in the refrigerator for 4hrs or overnight.
Straining the Strawberry Purée:
This is important as it will result in a smooth texture of the strawberry mousse.
Can we make the strawberry mousse without gelatin?
YES! Not just strawberry mousse, any recipe that calls for gelatin can be substituted with agar agar. Another good substitute for this particular recipe is to add corn flour instead, which will thicken the strawberry purée when cooked. And then you fold it in whipped cream.
Can you make it with frozen strawberries?
Absolutely YES! Just blend and follow the same steps as mentioned above.
Different ways to serve the Strawberry mousse:
- Serve plain, as I did with whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top
- No-bake tart
- Cake with chocolate cake at the first layer
- Use pipping bags and serve as a fancy garnish with some fresh fruits and crumbs on the side.
Here are other strawberry recipes to try:
EASY Strawberry Lassi
SUMMERY Strawberry And Watermelon Spicy Gazpacho
HEALTHY Strawberry Chia Jam
Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoon gelatin powder
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the gelatin powder with some water. Mix it and leave it aside for 5 minutes for it to bloom. The gelatin granules will soak up the water and enlarge, and this step is called blooming.
- Keep few straweberries aside for garnish and blend the rest of strawberries and put it in a pan over medium high heat. Sprinkle the sugar and thyme leaves. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the pan and cook for 5 minutes to make sure the gelatin has completely dissolved.
- Strain it to a mixing bowl and keep aside for it cool down a little bit.
- Whip the heavy cream and then fold it in the strawberry mixture. Make sure to fold gently, so it incorporates properly without losing the fluffiness of the whipped cream.
- Pour it into 5 individual serving bowls and place in the refrigerator for 4 hrs or overnight.
Julie
Wow..yummy mousse.. I too love strawberries a lot, I too made the pine apple mousse topped with strawberries..superb clicks too!!
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Have a great weekend!!!
Liz
I can't believe I've never made strawberry mousse! SO beautiful!!! A must try recipe...thank you!
Priya
Would so love to have another cup on a hot day like today! I've tasted this and its soooo yummy!
torviewtoronto and createwithmom
pink and beautiful
kankana this is a deliciously done dessert 🙂
yummychunklet
Your mousse looks so delicious! I love the photos of your fresh strawberries as well. I'm upset that I haven't been getting your blog's updates. Grrr...
peachkins
strawberry is my favorite fruit. This mousse looks gorgeous!
Janice
Great recipe! Beautiful pictures!
Reem
Have a wonderful trip dear...
I am in love with this post and breathtaking pictures.....
Delicious....
I"ll be dreaming about this the whole long weekend 😉
Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul
Enjoy your trip away...I love any kind of mousse (that's the kid in me!). I cannot wait for strawberry season to begin and make this.
rinku
I love strawberry mousse. This looks so tempting!
Tina@flourtrader
Getting back to nature will be fun! I am looking forward to seeing some lovely pictures when you get back.
The mousse looks so refreshing, how I would love some strawberries right now.Yum!
Suzi
Looks beautiful! Enjoy your time in Utah and see you when you get back.
Suzi
Soma
the last shot is beautiful and personal! a lovely mousse.. i am kinda waiting for this texas summer to end but not the fruits and berries.
Kalyani
looks so tempting and yummy ... wonderful clicks ... happy to follow u .......
Angie@Angiesrecipes
mmm...the mousse looks really pretty, dreamy and tasty!
Barefeet In The Kitchen
This sounds wonderful. I always forget about mousse when I'm thinking of fruit desserts. Yours are lovely. Thanks for the reminder!
chinmayie @ love food eat
OMG! I love the colour 🙂 Those strawberries look so juicy and sweet!
Sawsan@chef in disguise
I love the color..it is a beautiful shade of pink!
looks like you are having a gorgeous weekend planned
can't wait for the pictures
sayantani
beautiful recipe. I once made it with bottled strawberry puree and it tasted great. I can imagine how good it would taste with fresh berries.
Grishma
Yummmy it looks! Can I grab one ramekin from screen n enjoy it? hahha Good work 🙂