Strawberry Mousse | No Gelatin
on Dec 23, 2022, Updated Aug 28, 2023
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If you’ve never made strawberry mousse before, consider this your cue to make it this season! It’s fresh, creamy yet surprisingly light and fluffy. And the best part is that this dessert comes together in 30 minutes flat! Find out how to make this delicious strawberry mousse at home.
This simple strawberry mousse has to be one of my favorite homemade desserts. Not only is it creamy and delicious, but it is also yet another interesting way to incorporate the season’s fresh strawberries. Additionally, this strawberry mousse is eggless, quick, simple, uses just five ingredients and requires no baking. It really cannot get better than this!
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Quick Walk Through: Strawberry Mousse
Reasons Why You’ll Love This Dessert
- A vegan dessert that uses no eggs or gelatin
- Uses fresh, real strawberries.
- A no-bake, easy recipe that is perfect for beginners
- Can be put together in as little as 30 minutes, making it perfect for when you are short on time
- Stays good in refrigerator for up to 3 days, so you can easily make it ahead to save time
- Is the perfect, easy dessert recipe to make for a large crowd
- Makes for an elegant dessert to serve to your guests
Ingredients you’ll need to make Strawberry Mousse
This recipe is divided into two easy steps – strawberry compote and the mousse. A compote is nothing but a cooked mixture of whole fruit and sugar to result in a jam-like texture.
- Strawberries – Thoroughly washed and cut into small chunks. I have used fresh strawberries for this recipe, and recommend you to do the same. However, you can replace it with frozen strawberries if that’s what’s available to you.
- Sugar – I have used regular white sugar. I don’t recommend swapping it with anything else as white granulated sugar blends beautifully with strawberries to make a thick compote.
- Water – Just a little bit to help the sugar melt easily
- Lemon zest – Gives the compote a nice zing. Although it’s optional, I highly recommend adding it
- Non-Dairy Whipping cream – I use a store-bought non-dairy whipping cream. But you can use anything that’s easily available to you.
How To Make Strawberry Mousse
Here’s a quick step by step showing you how to make Strawberry Mousse:
Strawberry Compote
1. Add strawberry, sugar and water to a pan.
2. Cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries have softened.
3. Add lemon juice and mix. Turn off the heat and allow to cool. Set Aside.
Strawberry Mousse
4. Add whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
5. Whip cream until it reaches soft peak consistency.
6. Add 4-5 tablespoons of strawberry compote and fold to combine. The amount of strawberry compote can be adjusted to your liking. Keep swirls and streaks of compote in the whipped cream by not fully mixing the cream and compote.
7. Transfer this mixture into a piping bag with a star tip.
8. Add a spoonful of compote into a small glass jar or tea glass. Pipe the mousse over it till the top. Cut a strawberry into half and place it on the side. Transfer to the fridge for 2-3 hours. Serve chilled!
Top Tips To Make The Best Strawberry Mousse
- Gently fold the compote into the whipped cream and make sure to not mix it too thoroughly. Keeping a few swirls and streaks of the compote not only looks pretty but also adds an additional layer of flavour to the mousse.
- You can adjust the amount of compote you add to the whipped cream based on your personal preference.
- Refrigerate this mousse for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours before serving. This allows it to be completely set.
- If you don’t have access to good quality heavy cream (which we don’t always do in India), use non dairy whipping cream (such as Tropolite, Rich’s, D’lecta) which will give you better results
- Good heavy whipping cream brands in India to look for are Amul Whipping Cream, Elle & Vire, Arla and D’lecta. Stay away from Milky Mist Heavy Cream – awful flavour!
I love setting this dessert in individual jars or glasses and topping it up with fresh strawberries for an added layer of flavour and texture. Make this this beautiful dessert next time you’re having friends over and watch everyone go gaga over it!
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Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
Strawberry Compote
- 330 Grams Strawberry, cut into chunks
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
Strawberry Mousse
- ⅔ Cup Whipping Cream, I used non-dairy whipping cream
- 4-5 Tablespoons Starwberry Compote
Instructions
Strawberry Compote
- Add strawberry, sugar and water to a pan. Cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries have softened.
- Add lemon juice and mix. Turn off the heat and allow to cool. Set Aside.
Strawberry Mousse
- Add whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes or until it reaches soft peak consistency.
- Add 4-5 tablespoons of strawberry compote and fold to combine. The amount of strawberry compote can be adjusted to your liking. Keep swirls and streaks of compote in the whipped cream by not fully mixing the cream and compote.
- Transfer this mixture into a piping bag with a star tip.
- Add a spoonful of compote into a small glass jar or tea glass. Pipe the mousse over it till the top. Cut a strawberry into half and place it on the side.
- Transfer to the fridge for 2-3 hours. Serve chilled!
Notes
- Gently fold the compote into the whipped cream and make sure to not mix it too thoroughly. Keeping a few swirls and streaks of the compote looks pretty and adds a nice layer of flavour to the mousse.
- You can adjust the amount of compote you add to the whipped cream based on your personal preference.
- Refrigerate this mousse for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours before serving. This allows it to be completely set.
- If you don’t have access to good quality heavy cream (which we don’t always do in India), use non-dairy whipping cream (such as Tropolite, Rich’s, and D’lecta) which will give you better results
- Good heavy whipping cream brands in India to look for are Amul Whipping Cream, Elle & Vire, Arla and D’lecta. Stay away from Milky Mist Heavy Cream – awful flavour!
Tried this Eggless Strawberry Mousse today on Christmas Day and it turned out to be a super duper hit. So creamy and fluffy came together in less than 30 mins as you said .
Thanks a ton for the wonderful yet quick recipes.
Thank YOU! 🙂