Strawberry Mousse Recipe
This refreshing Strawberry Mousse is a quick and easy no-bake dessert that combines creamy textures with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. Perfect for a light treat, it can be made with cream cheese or dairy-free coconut cream, making it versatile for different dietary preferences.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Primary Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese or coconut cream
- 4 oz yogurt (or additional cream cheese or coconut cream)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (or sugar free alternative)
- 5 medium size strawberries
- Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Prepare the base: If using cream cheese, allow it to come to room temperature for smooth blending. If using coconut cream, open the can and ensure it is thick and creamy; discard if the cream is flakey or hard.
- Prep the strawberries: Remove stems from the strawberries and blend or mash them until they reach a smooth puree consistency.
- Combine and blend: Add the pureed strawberries, cream cheese or coconut cream, yogurt (or additional cream cheese/coconut cream), powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste (if using) into a food processor, blender, or use a hand mixer. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Chill the mousse: Transfer the mousse to serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The mousse will thicken considerably as it chills, providing a light, airy texture.
Notes
- Make sure the coconut cream is creamy and not separated or flaky for the best mousse texture.
- You can substitute powdered sugar with a sugar-free alternative to reduce sugar content.
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and a plant-based yogurt.
- The mousse thickens as it chills, so be patient before serving.
- Fresh strawberries enhance the flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained properly.
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