Creamy Strawberry Mousse Recipe
This Strawberry Mousse is a light, fluffy dessert combining creamy textures and the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. Made with cream cheese or coconut cream and yogurt, it’s a versatile treat that can be tailored to suit dietary preferences. The mousse is lightly sweetened with powdered sugar, with an optional touch of vanilla bean paste for enhanced flavor, making it perfect for a refreshing and elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base 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)
Flavoring
- 5 medium size strawberries
- Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure the cream cheese or coconut cream is softened to room temperature for easy blending. Wash and hull the strawberries to remove stems and leaves.
- Blend Strawberries: Place the strawberries in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth to create a strawberry puree.
- Mix Cream and Yogurt: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese or coconut cream with the yogurt or additional cream cheese/coconut cream. Beat until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add Sweetener and Flavor: Gradually add the powdered sugar (or sugar-free alternative) to the creamy mixture and continue to blend until fully incorporated. Stir in the optional vanilla bean paste for added flavor.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the strawberry puree into the cream mixture, ensuring a uniform pink color without over mixing to maintain airiness.
- Chill: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the mousse to set and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh strawberries or a mint leaf if desired before serving chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and a plant-based yogurt.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing regular powdered sugar or a sugar-free substitute.
- The mousse can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a lighter texture, fold in some whipped cream before chilling.
- If you don’t have vanilla bean paste, vanilla extract can be used as a substitute.
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