Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse
This Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse is made with only 3 ingredients, no gelatin and no bake. The perfect creamy fluffy Mousse dessert. A delicious dessert to serve at any occasion.
Say hello to spring with this simple yet out of this world dessert recipe.
So here I am again with a Fresh Strawberry dessert, and I have to admit this one is amazing. I was and always will be a lover of Mousse. Although I really just started making it more and more in the last year or so.
And I really don’t know what took me so long! I guess I have the Italian to thank, it was his idea to try making it after eating it in a restaurant. I liked the idea so I gave it a shot.
Back in March I made a Double Chocolate Mousse Cake for my youngest daughter’s birthday. And trust me it was good!
So now when I have friends over for dinner and I know I need to make a dessert. But let’s face it sometimes you really need something quick and easy and no bake.
And this Strawberry Mousse is just that! And only 3 ingredients!
How to make Strawberry Mousse
- In a blender or food processor puree the strawberries with the sugar.
- Remove about half a cup of puree and set aside.
- Whip the cream until very thick.
- Fold the remaining puree into the whipped cream until combined.
- Place a couple of tablespoons of strawberry puree on the bottom of each glass (4 medium glasses).
- Top with the Strawberry Mousse and then refrigerate for approximately one hour or even longer if desired.
- Serve with fresh sliced strawberries. So good!
Since this is Strawberry season in Italy, it is the fruit of the moment in our house. My daughter’s favourite, so we never have a shortage!
Although we did have a shortage of these Strawberry Mousse cups after the Italian got his hands on them. Definitely one of his no sharing desserts! Enjoy!
More Fresh Strawberry Recipes you may enjoy!
- Fresh Strawberry Pie with a Mascarpone Filling
- Chocolate Panna Cotta with Fresh Strawberry Topping
- Homemade No Pectin Strawberry Jam
- Strawberries and Cream Vertical Layer Cake
- Puff Pastry Strawberry Tarts
Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
- 12 1/2 ounces strawberries (3/4 pound)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole or whipping cream (cold)
- extra strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Clean and slice the strawberries, In a blender or food processor add the sliced strawberries and the sugar and puree. Remove 1/2 a cup of puree and set aside.
- In a cold bowl add the cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Then fold in the remaining puree (not the 1/2 cup) gently.
- Divide the 1/2 cup of puree between the 4 small/medium** glasses and top with the strawberry mousse. Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour or even over night if desired. Top with fresh sliced strawberries and serve. Enjoy.
- ** for size purposes, the glasses I used hold 1 cup of water.
Hey there I have strawberries that I froze last summer. Can I use them in this recipe? Thanks!
Hi Bibi, yes that would work. Let me know how it goes. Take care!
Hi Rosemary,
It worked great, thanks so much. The strawberries I used were tart so the mousse was not too sweet which was perfect!
Hi Zhen, thanks, glad to hear it. Take care!
Hello, I want to make this recipe but without the extra puree – just the mousse. How much less sugar and less strawberries should I blend so I do not have an extra 1/2 cup of puree?
thanks for your help.
Hi Zhen, I would use about 8 ounces of strawberries instead of 12 1/2. Let me know how it goes. Take care!
Can this be made with powdered instead of granulated sugar?
Hi Liz, yes you can, maybe add a bit less powdered sugar since it is sweetener than granulated (1 for 1). Hope you like it. Take care!
Hello
I was wondering if sour strawberries will make the mousse sour?
Hi Violet, I think it would, you should probably add more sugar. Take care!
Can you make this with amarena cherries that are in syrup?
Hi Maria, I really don’t know I have never made it with amarena cherries, if they puree and are skinless I guess you could try. Let me know if you do. Take care!
Can this be made ahead of time and frozen. Thanks!
Hi Katherine, I have never frozen it, I’am not sure that it would freeze well. You could make it a day in advance. Hope that helps.
It was very good, easy to make. We are bringing it as a treat to our friends house. I will be making this again.
Hi Cara, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Take care and have a great week!
I’m going to be on a boat with a blender but no hand mixer. Can I make this with Cool Whip or something that doesn’t need a mixer?
Hi Shari, I really don’t know how good or if it would work with cool whip, and I am sorry but I really don’t like advising you to use that stuff, it’s basically chemicals in a container. Sometimes pastry shops will sell you whipped cream, or even make it before you get on the boat. It should keep a couple of days in the fridge. Maybe add a bit of gelatine so it stays firm. Hope that helps. Let me know. Take care!
Thank you! Totally understand about Cool Whip!
Hi Shari, you’re welcome. 🙂
Would this work with mayonnaise instead of whipped cream?
Hi Ginger, no, definitely not, you cannot whip mayonnaise. Take care!
4 servings? Nope, nope, nope! Recipe needs to be doubled so I get one nice big 4 cup serving just for me before anyone else knows I made this. Then I can thrill them with their 1 cup ration. This stuff is awesome! So good! 🙂
Hi Dee, haha good idea! So glad you like it. Take care and have a great weekend!
1 cup whole or whipping cream?
Hi Will, you will need a cream that has at least 30% fat content, which is whole, whipping or heavy cream, the cream has different names in different places. 🙂
can i use cool whip insstead of whipping cream
Hi Joanne, no sorry that won’t work. 🙂
I just made this as we had strawberries starting to turn and company coming over. It was all I could do not to eat it all while filling the glasses. One taste and I’m hooked! Waiting for desert is going to be a chore! Thank you 💕
Hi Lori, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Take care!
Made this for mother’s day and it was a hit. Added some chocolate shavings on top as well, highly recommend!
Hi Jonah, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Take care!
Hi, can I make this two days ahead? I’m going to use this to fill chocolate cups?
Hi Linda, because there is no gelatine in it, I don’t think it will hold up for 2 days. Overnight yes but 2 days I really don’t think so. Sorry.