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Easy 5-Ingredient Strawberry Mousse Cups Recipe for Perfect Desserts

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A light, airy, and refreshing strawberry mousse dessert made with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for quick, fuss-free treats that look elegant and taste like a bakery creation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream for topping (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves or extra strawberry slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of gelatin powder over 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Let it bloom for about 5 minutes until it swells and becomes jelly-like.
  2. While the gelatin blooms, blend 1 cup of hulled, chopped fresh strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Pulse a few times if you prefer some texture.
  3. Gently heat the bloomed gelatin in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until fully dissolved (about 1-2 minutes). Do not let it boil. Remove from heat and immediately stir half of the strawberry puree into the gelatin mixture to temper it.
  4. Pour the gelatin-strawberry mix back into the remaining strawberry puree and stir well to combine.
  5. In a chilled medium bowl, whip 1 cup of cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer. Be careful not to overwhip.
  6. Gently fold the strawberry-gelatin puree into the whipped cream using a spatula, combining carefully to keep the airiness intact until smooth and evenly pink.
  7. Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving cups or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Overnight chilling is recommended for firmer texture.
  8. Just before serving, top each mousse cup with a generous swirl of whipped cream and garnish with sliced strawberries or fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Keep the cream cold for best whipping results. Do not overwhip the cream to avoid graininess. Bloom gelatin properly before warming to avoid lumps. Chill mousse for at least 2 hours or overnight for best texture. Use ripe strawberries for optimal flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and gelatin with agar agar.

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