Description
Indulge in a Luxurious Strawberry Mousse with Fresh Layers and Whipped Cream Topping! This airy dessert is delightfully easy to create and perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to elegant dinner parties. With fresh strawberries, rich cream, and a touch of sweetness, every spoonful melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more. Impress your guests and elevate your dessert game without spending hours in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into quarters, sprinkle with sugar, and let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
- Blend half of the strawberries until smooth. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine gelatin with cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes. Then heat gently until dissolved.
- Mix the dissolved gelatin into the strawberry puree until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream. Add remaining chopped strawberries and mix briefly.
- Serve in glasses or bowls, topping with extra whipped cream and whole strawberries if desired. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg