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.
Rosa
A beautiful dessert! Those mousses look so delightful. Lovely clicks.
Cheers,
Rosa
The Yummy Morsel
It's worth skipping the main course for the dessert! Love the pink!
Spandana
I am in love with the pictures.... love the color and the presentation.
Jamie @ the unseasoned wok
Yes, I couldn't wait for the summer to end and now that it has, I'm kinda sad. The year is just flying by and I can't make it slow down!!
Your strawberry mouse is so pretty - a perfect snack to wind down before a long weekend, which also flew by!!
aipi
Desserts are often associated with romance and this one is high up there ~ such a pretty color!
USMasala
Eftychia
I have a similar recipe in my blog. I am impressed with the addition of the red win vinegar in this recipe. I guess it must be very tasty!
Joanne
Berries have been especially delicious this summer, so I can see why you've become addicted to them. This mousse looks fabulous! Creamy dreamy delicious. I hope you have a fun trip this weekend!
Kelly
So great! the red wine vinegar must add wonderful depth.
nisha
i totally suck at making anything with gelatin 🙁
The pink colour is to die for and speaking about the weather...its autumn this side of the world already..i can see the leaves changing colour and the rains have become part of our lives again..sigh!
Manu
This mousse looks and sounds delicious! I love the pink colour!
Hope you are having a great time in Utah! Can't wait to see your pictures!!
Aldy @ Al Dente Gourmet
Beautiful Summer colors,girl! This mousse looks absolutely delectable-- Love the National Parks in Utah...Breath-taking 🙂 Hope you have lots of fun!!!
BTW, In this part of the world summer is just starting. And I'm planning to grow my own beetroots 🙂
Hugs,
Aldy.
Sylvia@bascooking
Love the colors and love the recipe.
Sandra
Congratulations on Today's Top 9, hope you're having a fun weekend!
Tadka Pasta
The mousse looks ravishing! Lovely colors too. Hope you are enjoying your trip. We just wrapped up our summer with a hiking-waterfall chasing-trekking trip to Northern CA and Oregon, its so lovely outside at this time of the year.
lisaiscooking
This looks like such a refreshing mousse! Hope you're having a great time and taking lots of great photos in the mountains.
Shilpa
Beautiful photography and a wonderful recipe....I love both strawberry and chocolate mousse...I hope you are having a great weekend...I am just back from India after a fantastic 3 week holiday and ready for work tomorrow (Not!)
Looking forward to some more pics of your weekend away and of course another recipe....
Junia @ Mis Pensamientos
delicious dessert! congrats on top 9 kankana!
priya mahadevan
beautiful dish and presentation! Love this
Nancy/SpicieFoodie
Hi Kankana, What a beautiful mousse! I hope you have a lovely time in Utah and really enjoy all the huffing and puffing. Also congrats on the Foodbuzz top 9, well deserved.
athena
oooh, these look divine (i bet they tasted great too). such pretty styling with the colorful dot napkins. have fun at the national park in utah -- we went to yosemite a few weeks ago and loved it! (p.s. there is another food photo workshop in sf happening this month if you are still interested; check out the digital media playground site 🙂