Description
This light and airy strawberry mousse is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of fresh strawberries in every bite. Perfect for a summer treat or a sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries, mint leaves, and whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Puree the Strawberries: In a blender, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth. Strain to remove seeds, if desired.
- Prepare the Strawberry Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry puree, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the Strawberry Mixture: Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon the strawberry mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with fresh strawberries, mint leaves, and a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- For a lighter version, you can use light whipped topping in place of heavy cream.
- Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
