Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse | Creamy, No-Churn Summer Dessert
A light and airy no-churn strawberry mousse made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and cold whipping cream. Perfect for summer, this creamy dessert requires no cooking and highlights the natural sweetness of strawberries. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours, and enjoy the refreshing, rich texture without the heaviness of traditional baked desserts.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups large, ripe strawberries (approximately 12½ ounces, 3/4 pound)
½ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on strawberry sweetness)
2 cups cold whole milk, heavy, or whipping cream (30% fat minimum)
Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Wash, stem, and slice 4 cups of strawberries (leave smaller berries whole for garnish)
Blend strawberries and sugar in a food processor until smooth
Reserve ½ cup puree for each of the 4 ramekins as a base layer
Whip the 2 cups cold cream until stiff peaks form
Gently fold the remaining puree into the whipped cream until fully incorporated
Divide the mousse mixture equally among ramekins
Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight
Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving
Notes
Adjust sugar quantity for sweetness and tartness preferences
Add 1-2 tsp lemon juice for extra brightness in the puree
Chilled mousse keeps up to 24 hours
Use a spatula to evenly distribute the mousse layer
Serve at room temperature for optimal texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg