Strawberry Mousse Recipe
This light and creamy Strawberry Mousse is a delightfully smooth dessert blending the fresh sweetness of strawberries with the rich texture of cream cheese or coconut cream. It’s quick to prepare, requiring no cooking, and perfect for a refreshing treat that thickens beautifully in the fridge.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese or coconut cream
- 4 oz yogurt or additional cream cheese or coconut cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar or sugar free alternative
- 5 medium size strawberries, stems removed
- Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Prepare the dairy or coconut base: If using cream cheese, allow it to come to room temperature to ensure easy blending and a smooth texture. If opting for coconut cream, open the can and check that the contents are thick and creamy for the best mousse consistency.
- Purée the strawberries: Remove the stems from the strawberries, then blend or mash them until they are completely pureed, releasing their fresh flavor throughout the mousse.
- Combine all ingredients: Add the cream cheese or coconut cream, yogurt or additional cream cheese/coconut cream, powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative, and optional vanilla bean paste to the pureed strawberries.
- Blend until smooth: Use a food processor, blender, or hand mixer to blend all ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth and homogeneous.
- Refrigerate to set: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate it. The mousse will thicken significantly as it chills, resulting in a light, airy texture ideal for serving.
Notes
- Ensure the coconut cream is thick and creamy; flaky or separated cans will not produce the right texture.
- For a sugar-free version, substitute powdered sugar with a suitable sugar alternative, maintaining sweetness without added sugars.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier blending and smoother mousse.
- Vanilla bean paste is optional but adds a lovely depth of flavor that complements the strawberry.
- This mousse is best served chilled and consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
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