This simple, pretty dessert is light, perfectly sweet and so easy to make. Topped with a fresh strawberry, it’s a delightful summer treat.
Strawberry Mousse
- 6-8 strawberries, quartered
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin (2 rounded tsp)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- additional strawberries, for serving
Puree strawberries. You should have about 1 cup of strawberry puree when finished. Sprinkle gelatin on top and pulse to combine. Continue pulsing a few times every 3-4 minutes while you prepare the rest of the mousse.
Whip heavy cream until strong peaks form. Add in vanilla and sugar. Mix again to combine. Add in sour cream and repeat.
Pour strawberry puree in with cream mixture and mix for about 3 minutes. Mousse should be soft, light and hold soft peaks. Serve immediately or transfer to a piping bag and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Pipe into small bowls and top with a strawberry to serve. I think it’s also lovely with chocolate shavings on top!
Ingredients
- 6-8 strawberries quartered
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin 2 rounded tsp
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- additional strawberries for serving
Instructions
- Puree strawberries. You should have about 1 cup of strawberry puree when finished. Sprinkle gelatin on top and pulse to combine. Continue pulsing a few times every 3-4 minutes while you prepare the rest of the mousse.
- Whip heavy cream until strong peaks form. Add in vanilla and sugar. Mix again to combine. Add in sour cream and repeat.
- Pour strawberry puree in with cream mixture and mix for about 3 minutes. Mousse should be soft, light and hold soft peaks. Serve immediately or transfer to a piping bag and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Pipe into small bowls and top with a strawberry to serve. I think it's also lovely with chocolate shavings on top!
Kara says
June 8, 2016 at 1:02 pmThis looks like a perfect summer dessert!
Jessica says
June 8, 2016 at 5:04 pmthank you Kara!!
Darlene says
December 22, 2018 at 8:25 pmCan I use natural gelatin powder
Jessica says
February 1, 2019 at 9:54 amI’ve never tried it but it sounds like an acceptable substitute!