Strawberry Mousse Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup strawberry nectar juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 1/2 pounds strawberries (divided)
• 8 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
• 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
• fresh strawberries

Instructions

1. 1

   activate the gelatin: Add the water and strawberry juice to a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin on top. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes. Mix until combined and set aside for about 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to continue blooming.

2. 2

   prep the strawberries: Hull and chop 1 1/2 pounds of strawberries, then add them to a large bowl and sprinkle with four tablespoons of sugar. Set aside for about 5-10 minutes.

3. 3

   puree: Add them to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

4. 4

   beat the cream: Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and powdered sugar to a large, cold bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whip the mixture until stiff peaks form.

5. 5

   dissolve the gelatin: Give the bowl with the gelatin a gentle stir and melt it in the microwave for about 30 seconds, just until the gelatin has dissolved. Please do not bring it to a boil.

6. 6

   add to the strawberry puree: Pour the slightly cooled gelatin mixture into the pureed strawberries, stir well, and then fold carefully into the whipped cream.

7. 7

   Chop the remaining pound of strawberries and sprinkle with 3-4 tablespoons of sugar. Mix and let stand for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   transfer to glasses: Stir again the strawberries and place some into the bottom of each serving glass. Top with the mousse mixture.

9. 9

   Chill for about 4 hours in the refrigerator or until the mousse is set.

10. 10

    serve: Garnish with the remaining chopped berries and more fresh homemade whipped cream.