Simple Strawberry Mousse (No Gelatine)
Simple Strawberry Mousse is the perfect mix of strawberries and cream making it a great choice for an easy summer dessert. It’s easy to make, looks beautiful on the table, and has a flavour that everyone can enjoy.
Why should I make Simple Strawberry Mousse?
Strawberry mousse is one of those desserts that makes you smile. It’s light, fluffy, and full of fresh flavours that are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re throwing a party, celebrating something special, or just treating yourself to a little sweetness.
This dessert looks and tastes luxurious but is surprisingly affordable. The ingredients are easy to find and won’t break the bank, making it a treat that feels fancy but is totally within reach.
What ingredients do I need to make Simple Strawberry Mousse?
The beauty of this strawberry mousse is how easy it is to make. You only need a few basic ingredients some of which you may already have in your larder or refrigerator. No fancy tricks or long shopping lists required. Here is what you will need:
- strawberries
- cream
- sugar
- lemon juice
Scroll to the end of this article to find the full recipe and all quantities of ingredients, with step-by-step photo instructions.
What kind of strawberries should I use?
You can use any strawberries. This recipe is ideal to use smaller strawberries, they have a more intense flavour and less water than the larger berries.
Strawberries are naturally sweet with a tangy twist, making them the perfect star for a dessert like mousse. Using fresh strawberries gives the dish a vibrant, refreshing flavour that’s hard to resist.
What kind of cream should I use?
You will need double (heavy) or whipping cream with at least 30% fat content. This cream is able to absorb and hold the strawberry puree suspended. Cream with a lower fat content just can’t do this and will end up as strawberry soup!
What kind of sugar should I use?
I use icing sugar (confectioner’s sugar) because it simply disappears into the strawberry puree with no grittiness.
Can I substitute granulated sugar?
I don’t recommend granulated sugar as it takes much longer to dissolve into the puree. If you don’t have icing sugar then caster sugar is the next best thing as the crystals are smaller.
Why should I add lemon juice to Simple Strawberry Mousse?
The strawberry mousse is a rich dessert and a little lemon juice adds a bright note at helps to bring out the fresh strawberry flavour. You can leave it out if you don’t have any, but even the small amount that I use makes a difference.
Can I make strawberry mousse ahead of time?
Yes, in fact, you need to give the mousse at least an hour to set up before you eat it. You can make it the day before and store it in the refrigerator overnight before decorating and serving.
This makes it ideal for parties and gatherings where you would prefer to get ahead with your preparations.
Can I freeze Simple Strawberry Mousse?
No, this recipe is not suitable for freezing. The strawberry puree will separate from the cream on defrosting. It’s best to make this recipe fresh and eat it within a couple of days.
However, you can make and freeze the strawberry puree so that you can enjoy this dessert any time of year. Whether it’s a sunny day or a chilly evening, strawberry mousse always hits the spot.
Vegetarian
This recipe is suitable for a vegetarian diet.
Gluten Free
This recipe is suitable for a GF diet. As always, please check your own dietary requirements.
For more information regarding any dietary information provided on this website, please refer to my Nutritional Disclaimer.
How should I serve Simple Strawberry Mousse?
Strawberry mousse is a showstopper when it comes to presentation. Serving it in pretty transparent showcases the deep red strawberry puree and the pretty pink mousse. I like to add a swirl of cream and a whole strawberry for garnish.
You can also set the mousse in on large bowl rather than in individual glasses. Or layer it in a parfait style with biscuits or cake, and top it with fresh fruit and mint for extra flair. Whether it’s a casual get-together or a fancy dinner, this dessert fits right in.
Best served chilled
Strawberry Mousse is best enjoyed cold. Simply take it out of the fridge 5-10 minutes before serving (depending on the ambient temperature of your room) so that the sweet strawberry flavour can shine.
Make it your own
Want to get creative? Strawberry mousse is super customisable. Add some chocolate, whipped cream, or even a splash of liqueur for a fun twist. You can experiment and make it uniquely yours every time.
Simple Strawberry Mousse (No Gelatine)
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- chopping board
- 4 glasses
- food processor or blender
- Sieve optional
- electric mixer or whisk
- spatula
- Piping bag
- Wilton 1 M piping nozzle
- dessert spoon
Ingredients
- 250 grams strawberries hulled (stalks removed)
- 50 grams icing/powdered sugar confectioners sugar
- 300 millilitres double cream heavy cream
Garnish
- 4 strawberries
Instructions
- Add 250 g hulled strawberries and 50 g icing (confectioners) sugar in a food processor or blender until you have a strawberry puree.
- Sieve the puree to remove the seeds (optional). Set aside 4 tbsp of strawberry puree in bowl.
- Put 300 ml double (heavy) cream in a bowl.
- Whip the cream until it stands in stiff peaks. Be careful not to overwhip the cream.
- Set aside 50 ml of whipped cream to decorate the mousse.
- Add the strawberry puree to the remaining whipped cream and stir together gently with a spatula, so you do not knock out all the air that you have whipped into the cream.
- Spoon 1 tbsp of strawberry puree in the base of each of four glasses.
- Divide the strawberry mousse between the four glasses. Carefully spooning it over the strawberry puree, or you can pipe it in if you prefer.
- Place the glasses into the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Put the remaining cream in a piping bag with a star nozzle ( I use Wilton 1M) and pipe a star of cream onto each glass.
- Garnish with a single strawberry. Chill again until ready to serve.
- Take the glasses out of the refrigerator 5-10 minutes before serving. You may wish to serve a small shortbread biscuit (cookie) with the mousse.
Nutrition
This recipe was first published in 2015.
Oooh this looks so tasty. Bet it would be a great addition to a strawberry trifle!
Mmmm I bet this tastes good! Will have to try! thanks x
This cream looks good and easy to make such goodies like the strawberry mouse!
I am not familiar with that strange looking gadget at all. Helps make a tasty recipe though.
My kids would love this recipe!
A cream whipper! What next! The mousse looks lovely
um… yes please!… LOVE the whipper thingy. That would stay in my mouth for much of the serving process.End of.
Made this at the weekend, it was so easy to prepare and went down a treat with all the family. I’ll be making this again.
Happy to hear that you all enjoyed the mousse.
I only managed to grow one tiny strawberry so I had to buy some scottish strawberries to make this and it was delicious – just the right amount of sweetness.
Oh that’s a shame. But I’m glad you got some Scottish strawberries and were able to enjoy the mousse.
Strawberries have been so good this year that I’ve always got at least one punnet in the fridge. Instead of just snacking on them as they are, I wanted to make a dessert and came across your recipe. Lovely and simple but oh my goodness is it delicious!