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Strawberry Mousse with Fresh Strawberry Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 5m
  • Total Time: 2h 20m
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This light and airy Strawberry Mousse with a homemade strawberry sauce is a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. The mousse combines whipped cream, pureed fresh strawberries, and a gentle gelatin set for a creamy texture, complemented by a sweet and tangy strawberry sauce made from fresh strawberries and sugar. Easy to prepare and elegantly presented, it’s a refreshing treat that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

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Mousse

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
  • 2 tablespoons water

Strawberry Sauce

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare whipped cream: In a medium bowl, pour 1 cup of heavy cream and add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream and sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Set the whipped cream aside in the refrigerator to keep it cool.
  2. Bloom gelatin: In a small saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder with 2 tablespoons of water. Allow the gelatin to bloom for about 5 minutes, letting it absorb the water and swell.
  3. Dissolve gelatin: After blooming, heat the gelatin mixture over low heat until the gelatin dissolves completely. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  4. Make strawberry puree: In a blender or food processor, puree 1 1/2 cups of fresh strawberries until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and mix until combined.
  5. Combine gelatin and puree: Once the gelatin mixture has cooled, gently fold it into the strawberry puree, making sure everything is well incorporated.
  6. Fold in whipped cream: Carefully fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream to maintain the light texture.
  7. Chill mousse: Spoon the mousse mixture into individual serving cups or bowls. Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours, or until it has fully set.
  8. Prepare strawberry sauce: While the mousse is setting, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of sliced fresh strawberries in a small saucepan. Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the strawberries have softened. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  9. Serve: After the mousse has set, drizzle the strawberry sauce over the top of each serving. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Ensure the gelatin cools to room temperature before folding into the strawberry puree to avoid curdling the mixture.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best sweetness and flavor in both mousse and sauce.
  • For a firmer mousse, allow it to chill for up to 4 hours.
  • If gelatin is unavailable, agar-agar can be used as a vegetarian substitute, but adjust quantities accordingly.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.

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