Strawberry Mousse Creamy Delight Recipe
This Strawberry Mousse Creamy Delight is a luscious, light dessert that combines the smoothness of cream cheese or coconut cream with fresh strawberry puree and a touch of vanilla. Perfectly sweetened and whipped to a fluffy consistency, this mousse is a refreshing treat ideal for warm days or elegant gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook, blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 226 grams cream cheese or coconut cream
- 113 grams yogurt or additional cream cheese or coconut cream
- 130 grams powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative
Fruit and Flavoring
- 5 medium strawberries, hulled
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dairy or Coconut Base: Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature to ensure it blends smoothly. If using coconut cream, make sure it’s thick and creamy by discarding any hard or flaky cans, as they will negatively impact the mousse’s texture.
- Puree Strawberries: Remove stems from the strawberries and place them into a blender or food processor. Puree until the mixture is completely smooth with no chunks remaining.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese or coconut cream, yogurt or its alternative, powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla bean paste if using. Blend thoroughly with a food processor, blender, or hand mixer until the mixture is perfectly smooth and homogeneous.
- Chill and Set: Spoon the mousse mixture into serving dishes. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours to let the mousse firm up and develop its creamy texture before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute all dairy ingredients with coconut cream and use a plant-based yogurt.
- Use a sugar-free powdered sugar alternative to make this mousse diabetic-friendly.
- If fresh strawberries are unavailable, thawed frozen strawberries can be used but may affect texture slightly.
- Chilling the mousse overnight provides the best texture and flavor.
- For extra garnish, top with fresh sliced strawberries or mint leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: strawberry mousse, creamy dessert, no-bake mousse, easy strawberry dessert, light mousse
