Description
This Strawberry Mousse is a light, airy dessert that’s easy to make and wonderfully delicious. Combining the creamy texture of cream cheese or coconut cream with the fresh sweetness of pureed strawberries, this mousse is perfect for a quick treat or an elegant finish to any meal. It’s whipped to perfection and chilled to set, offering a refreshing and smooth experience with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
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-sized strawberries
- Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Base: If using cream cheese, allow it to come to room temperature to soften for easier blending. If opting for coconut cream, open the can and ensure the contents are thick and creamy, avoiding any cans that appear hard or flaky.
- Puree the Strawberries: Remove the stems from the strawberries and blend or mash them thoroughly until you achieve a smooth puree.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese or coconut cream, yogurt (or extra cream cheese/coconut cream if preferred), powdered sugar (or sugar alternative), and the optional vanilla bean paste to the strawberry puree.
- Blend the Mousse: Using a food processor, blender, or hand mixer, blend all the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and light.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate. The mousse will thicken significantly as it chills, becoming light and airy, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and a plant-based yogurt along with a sugar-free alternative to powdered sugar.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the mousse.
- Vanilla bean paste is optional but adds a lovely depth of flavor.
- The mousse will set better if chilled for at least 2 hours.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor; frozen can be used but may alter texture slightly.
