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Strawberry Mousse Recipe: Velvety and Vibrant

Strawberry Mousse Recipe: Velvety and Vibrant

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A no-bake, dairy-light mousse with ripe strawberries, whipped cream, and egg whites for a silky texture. Perfect for spring picnics or tea parties with its bright flavor and elegant presentation.

  • Total Time: 330
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs strawberries
2 cups heavy cream
4 large egg whites
2 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
2.5 tsp (10g) gelatin
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Pit strawberries using a knife or melon baller
Submerge in ice water to preserve color
Purée 1.5 cups chilled strawberries in a blender
Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tbsp of the purée
Whisk until gelatin dissolves
Add remaining purée and lemon juice, blending until smooth
Chill gelatin base in fridge until cold
In a bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form
Separately, whip egg whites with sugar until glossy
Gently fold cream into purée
Gently fold egg whites into mixture in thirds
Scrape into serving vessels
Chill for 4 hours (120 minutes) before serving

Notes

Use frozen egg whites for stable peaks
For vegan version, substitute gelatin with 5g agar agar
Coconut cream works as a dairy-free alternative
Adjust sweetness to strawberry ripeness
Serve with remaining whole strawberries for garnish

  • Author: Karim
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Category: Fruit-Based Desserts
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: Universal Dessert
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg