Description
Creamy strawberry mousse dances with summer sweetness, delivering pure dessert delight. Smooth French-inspired elegance meets fresh berry magic, inviting you to savor each silky spoonful of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese or coconut cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) yogurt or additional cream cheese/coconut cream
- 5 medium-sized strawberries
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare the base ingredients by allowing cream cheese to soften at room temperature or selecting a coconut cream with a thick, smooth consistency.
- Hull and process fresh strawberries into a silky, vibrant puree using a blender or food processor until no visible chunks remain.
- Combine the strawberry puree with room temperature cream cheese or coconut cream, folding in yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until the mixture achieves a uniform, glossy texture.
- Utilize a hand mixer or blender to whip the mixture for 2-3 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated and the mousse develops a light, airy consistency.
- Carefully distribute the mousse into elegant serving glasses or individual ramekins, creating smooth, even surfaces.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours at 40°F, allowing it to set and develop a rich, creamy texture.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with fresh strawberry slices or a light dusting of powdered sugar to enhance presentation and flavor profile.
Notes
- Soften dairy ingredients like cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure smooth, lump-free blending and creamy texture.
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness without excessive added sugar.
- Opt for full-fat yogurt or coconut cream to achieve a richer, more luxurious mousse consistency that holds its shape perfectly.
- Try dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream or almond-based cream cheese for vegan and lactose-intolerant friendly variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg