Strawberry mousse is a delightful and airy dessert that showcases the fresh flavor of strawberries. Making it from scratch is easy and rewarding. Follow these simple steps for a delicious treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 packet (about 2 tablespoons) unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in cold water and let it stand for 5 minutes. Heat gently until dissolved.
- Combine the gelatin mixture with the strawberry puree.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the strawberry mixture.
- Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Serve chilled, garnished with fresh strawberries or mint leaves for a beautiful presentation. Enjoy your homemade strawberry mousse!