4-Ingredient Strawberry Mousse – So Light, So Dreamy! Recipe
This 4-Ingredient Strawberry Mousse is a light and dreamy dessert that combines fresh strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch cooked to a luscious base, folded into softly whipped cream for an airy, delicious treat. Perfect for serving in glasses as a refreshing dessert or as a cake filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Base
- 300g strawberries (about 10.5 oz)
- 50g sugar (1/4 cup)
- 35g cornstarch (1/3 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Whipped Cream
- 140ml whipping cream (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp – dairy or plant-based)
Instructions
- Make the Strawberry Base: Blend the strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch together until smooth in a blender or food processor.
- Cook the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, until the mixture thickens and resembles a custard. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Chill the Mixture: Allow the cooked strawberry mixture to cool slightly. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate for 1 hour until fully chilled.
- Whip the Cream: Using a handheld or stand mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip, as it should be smooth and airy.
- Combine Gently: Using a spatula, fold the chilled strawberry mixture gently into the whipped cream until just combined, maintaining the light texture.
- Serve & Enjoy: Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses. Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves if desired. This mousse can also be used as a cake filling.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based whipping cream such as coconut or almond cream.
- Be sure to whisk constantly while cooking the strawberry mixture to avoid lumps.
- Covering the surface of the strawberry base with plastic wrap before chilling prevents a thick skin from forming.
- Soft peaks in whipped cream mean when you lift the whisk, peaks form but tips curl over gently.
- This mousse pairs wonderfully with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
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