Strawberry mousse no gelatin

If you’ve never made strawberry mousse before, consider this your cue to make one this season! This one’s fresh and linty yet surprisingly light and fluffy at the same time. And the weightier part is that this dessert comes together in 30 minutes flat! Keep reading to find out how to make this succulent strawberry mousse at home.

Strawberry mousse layered in a glass with strawberry compote topped with half a strawberry on a wooden board.

If you know me, you’d know how much I love incorporating seasonal fruits into my desserts. I think it’s such an interesting way to make the most of the season's fresh produce and make something fun and succulent out of it. And while I have made a lot of those over the years, this simple strawberry mousse has to be one of my wool favourites! And for good reason - it’s eggless, quick, simple and uses just five ingredients and requires no baking. It really cannot get largest than this!

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I have made this dessert 3 times once this season, and it has been a total hit with the whole fam each time. In fact, none of us can seem to have unbearable of this light, fluffy and linty goodness. If you aren’t once convinced well-nigh making this eggless strawberry mousse ASAP, then are a few increasingly that will definitely seal the deal -

A vegan dessert that uses no eggs or gelatin
Uses fresh, real strawberries, you can use freeze zestless or frozen too, but I prefer fresh strawberries.
A no-bake, easy recipe that is perfect for beginners
Can be put together in as little as 30 minutes, making it perfect for when you are short on time
Stays good in refrigerator for up to 3 days, so you can hands make it superiority to save time
Is the perfect, easy dessert recipe to make for a large crowd
Makes for an elegant dessert to serve to your guests

Ingredients you'll need to make Strawberry Mousse

This recipe is divided into two easy steps - strawberry compote and the mousse. A compote is nothing but a cooked mixture of whole fruit and sugar to result in a jam-like texture.

Picture of all the ingredients required for strawberry mousse with text to identify them

Strawberries - Thoroughly washed and cut into small chunks
Sugar - I have used regular white sugar. I don’t recommend swapping it with anything else as white granulated sugar blends beautifully with strawberries to make a thick compote.
Water - Just a little bit to help the sugar melt easily
Lemon zest - Gives the compote a nice zing. Although it’s optional, I highly recommend subtracting it
Non-Dairy Whipping surf - I use a store-bought non-dairy whipping cream. But you can use anything that’s hands misogynist to you.

How to make Strawberry Mousse

Here's a quick step by step showing you how to make Strawberry Mousse:

Strawberry Compote

1. Add strawberry, sugar and water to a pan.

2. Cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries have softened.

3. Add lemon juice and mix. Turn off the heat and indulge to cool. Set Aside.

Strawberry Mousse

4. Add whipping surf to a mixing trencher and write-up on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.

5. Whip surf until it reaches soft peak consistency.

6. Add 4-5 tablespoons of strawberry compote and fold to combine. The value of strawberry compote can be adjusted to your liking. Keep swirls and streaks of compote in the whipped surf by not fully mixing the surf and compote.

7. Transfer this mixture into a piping bag with a star tip.

8. Add a spoonful of compote into a small glass jar or tea glass. Pipe the mousse over it till the top. Cut a strawberry into half and place it on the side. Transfer to the fridge for 2-3 hours. Serve chilled!

Top tips to make the weightier Strawberry Mousse

Gently fold the compote into the whipped surf and make sure to not mix it too thoroughly. Keeping a few swirls and streaks of the compote not only looks pretty but moreover adds a nice layer of flavour to the mousse.
You can retread the value of compote you add to the whipped surf based on your personal preference.
Refrigerate this mousse for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours surpassing serving. This allows it to be completely set.
If you don't have wangle to good quality heavy surf (which we don't unchangingly do in India), use non dairy whipping surf (such as Tropolite, Rich's, D'lecta) which will requite you largest results
Good heavy whipping surf brands in India to squint for are Amul Whipping Cream, Elle & Vire, Arla and D'lecta. Stay yonder from Milky Mist Heavy Cream - villainous flavour!

I love setting this dessert in individual jars or glasses and topping it up with fresh strawberries for an widow layer of flavour and texture. Make this the next time you’re having friends over and watch everyone go gaga over this dessert!

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