Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Chill Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

• ▢ 3 cups strawberries rinsed and hulled (1 ½ cups strawberry puree)
• ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ ¼ cup cold water
• ▢ 1 packet unflavored gelatin 0.25 oz or 7 g per package
• ▢ 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1-2 drops red food coloring optional

• Combine strawberries and sugar in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Strain with a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened.

• Combine cold water and gelatin, mix well, and let rest 1 minute. Add to the berry mixture and stir. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 2 minutes more or until gelatin is completely dissolved.

• Pour into a bowl and refrigerate to cool until slightly thickened, about 45-60 minutes.

• Once cooled and thickened, mix the strawberry mixture with a hand mixer for 2 minutes.

• Add heavy cream and vanilla. Continue mixing until thick and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

• Spoon the mousse into dessert cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

I strain the blended strawberries to remove the seeds and make a smoother mousse. You can skip this step if you prefer.

Most grocery stores carry unflavored gelatin near the other Jell-o products.

Other berries can be substituted for strawberries, you will need about 1 ½ cups of fruit puree. 

Keep leftover mousse covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 months.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American