Strawberry Mousse
This light and airy Strawberry Mousse is a protein-packed dessert that melts delicately on your tongue, offering a vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries while being guilt-free.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- Unflavored gelatin powder
- Cold water
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Erythritol or stevia blend
- Vanilla extract
- Lemon juice
- Heavy cream (optional)
- Protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and quarter fresh strawberries, then place them in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and strain puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat the saucepan over low heat, stirring until gelatin fully dissolves.
- Pour dissolved gelatin into strawberry puree and add Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Whisk thoroughly.
- Refrigerate mixture for 20-30 minutes until slightly thickened around edges.
- If using heavy cream, whip it in a separate bowl to soft peaks.
- Gently fold the slightly thickened strawberry mixture into the whipped cream (if used) or whisk it if not.
- Pour Strawberry Mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint before serving.
Notes
Ensure to use ripe strawberries for best flavor and texture. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.