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Light and Fluffy No-Bake Strawberry Mousse Cups

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A quick, easy, and refreshing no-bake dessert featuring light and airy strawberry mousse made with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and gelatin.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (about 10 grams) unflavored gelatin
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves or extra sliced strawberries

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull about 1 pound (450 grams) of fresh strawberries. Chop roughly and blend until smooth.
  2. Strain the blended strawberries through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds, yielding about 1 cup (240 ml) of smooth strawberry juice.
  3. Stir in ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into the puree. Adjust sweetness if needed and set aside.
  4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon (about 10 grams) unflavored gelatin over ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water in a small saucepan. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  5. Gently warm the bloomed gelatin over low heat, stirring constantly until completely dissolved. Do not boil.
  6. Slowly whisk the dissolved gelatin into the strawberry puree until fully incorporated. Set aside to cool slightly but not solidify.
  7. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Optionally add 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sweeter cream.
  8. Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture to lighten it. Then carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully combined and airy. Avoid overmixing.
  9. Spoon the mousse into serving cups or glasses, filling them evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
  10. Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream; stop at soft peaks for best texture. Bloom gelatin properly to avoid lumps. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mousse airy. Chill mousse at least 2 hours for proper set. Fresh strawberries are preferred for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and gelatin with agar-agar (requires boiling water).

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Keywords: strawberry mousse, no-bake dessert, light dessert, fluffy mousse, easy dessert, summer dessert, quick dessert

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