Description
This creamy and fluffy strawberry mousse is a light and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with cream cheese or coconut cream and blended with fresh strawberries, it’s a deliciously smooth treat that can easily be customized to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 4 oz yogurt (or additional cream cheese or coconut cream)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (or a sugar-free alternative)
- 5 medium-sized strawberries (optional, but recommended for flavor)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: If using strawberries, wash and hull them. Cut them into small pieces for easier blending.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese (or coconut cream) and yogurt (or additional cream cheese) together until smooth and creamy.
- Sweeten the mousse: Gradually add the powdered sugar (or sugar-free alternative) to the mixture, beating until fully combined.
- Add the vanilla: Stir in the vanilla bean paste for added flavor.
- Blend the strawberries: In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier mousse, you can pulse them to leave small bits of strawberry in the mixture.
- Combine and chill: Gently fold the pureed strawberries into the cream mixture until fully incorporated.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours or until it firms up and sets.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve in individual bowls or glasses, and garnish with extra strawberries or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the yogurt with additional cream cheese or coconut cream for a richer texture.
- If you’re looking for a dairy-free mousse, use coconut cream and a non-dairy yogurt alternative.
- For extra flavor, you can mix in a little lemon zest or a splash of fresh lemon juice.
- Feel free to use frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren’t available, but make sure they are thawed before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American