Description
A fluffy cloud of sweetness that elevates any dining experience, this strawberry mousse is surprisingly easy to make for everyone, even those with minimal kitchen experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 large Egg Whites
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Rinse the fresh strawberries thoroughly, remove the green tops, and slice them.
- Make Strawberry Puree: Blend sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the remaining sugar until soft peaks form.
- Whip the Egg Whites: Whip egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream, then fold in the egg whites.
- Add Flavor: Fold in vanilla extract and lemon juice gently.
- Chill the Mousse: Scoop into serving dishes, cover, and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Serve: Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry slices.
Notes
Avoid over-whipping the cream, and handle the egg whites gently to maintain lightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry mousse, dessert, easy dessert, fluffy dessert
