No-Bake Strawberry Mousse Cups for Any Occasion 🍓🌸
Ingredients:
For the strawberry puree:
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (hulled & chopped)
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the mousse:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 100g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Strawberry puree (from above)
Optional for base or layering:
- Crushed biscuits (like digestive or graham crackers)
- Melted butter (2 tbsp, if making a crust)
Want to know the best way to whip cream perfectly for mousse? Check out this helpful guide by Serious Eats on how to whip cream 🥄
🥄 Instructions:
- Make the strawberry puree:
- In a blender, blend strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Optional: strain to remove seeds.
- Set aside to cool.
- Whip the cream:
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Keep it in the fridge while you prepare the rest.
- Mix the mousse base:
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the cooled strawberry puree until combined.
- Combine:
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture in batches to keep the mousse airy.
- Assemble the cups:
- Optional: Add a layer of crushed biscuit base (mixed with melted butter) at the bottom of each cup.
- Spoon or pipe the strawberry mousse into serving cups or glasses.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
🥄 Why You’ll Love These No-Bake Strawberry Mousse Cups:
- No oven needed 🥄
- Ready in under 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Perfect for make-ahead desserts
- Light, fluffy, and not overly sweet
- Gorgeous in presentation!
🌸 Decoration Ideas:
- Fresh strawberry halves on top
- Whipped cream swirl
- Mint leaves
- Edible flowers
- White chocolate shavings
Want to learn more about working with fresh berries in desserts? Check out this helpful strawberry dessert guide from BBC Good Food 🍓
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