Description
A quick and easy 3-ingredient strawberry mousse that is light, airy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, naturally gluten-free, and requires no eggs, gelatin, or cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled
1 cup Heavy whipping cream, cold
3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place the strawberries in a blender. Whiz until smooth. Pour the puree into a bowl. Set aside
- Pour cold heavy cream into a large bowl. Add the sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Do not overmix
- Gently fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream using a spatula. Stir slowly until combined
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set
- Serve cold, straight from the refrigerator
Notes
Use very cold cream for best whipping.
Do not overwhip the cream; stop at stiff peaks.
Fold gently to avoid deflating the mousse.
Taste strawberries first and adjust sugar if they are tart.
Chill fully for at least 2 hours to set the texture.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: strawberry mousse, 3-ingredient, quick dessert, no-bake, gluten-free