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Strawberry Mousse

My Strawberry Mousse is so simple to whip up and is bursting with freshness and sweetness in every bite. A no-bake creamy and fluffy strawberry mousse that will please the taste buds. Pretty enough to serve guests and easy enough to make often! 

Oh, Strawberry Mousse how I love thee! You are sweet, light and addicting. Plus, you are simple to whip up and don’t leave my kitchen looking like a disaster zone. Thank you for being there when I needed to satisfy my sweet cravings. I do appreciate it…

If you are all like me and have a love affair with strawberry, this recipe is going to fit right into your liking. This is my go-to summertime dessert that we eat regularly in our home. Once I see our local strawberry farmers are selling ripe and fresh strawberries, we dive in head first! 

Strawberry Mousse - This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.


No Bake Strawberry Mousse

I never realized how easy it was to make a homemade mousse, and then one day I gave it a try! This indeed is one of the easiest strawberry desserts to whip up, for parties, a treat after supper, or surprise after school snack for your kids. The hardest part is allowing your mousse to set up in the fridge for a few hours! 

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Strawberry Mousse - This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.

Fresh Strawberry Mousse 

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    I use Strawberry Jello and fresh strawberries to work together to give you that vibrant and sweet strawberry flavor in each bite. Then you mix in the whipped topping for that light and airy texture that brings this dessert to a gold star status! 

    How Can I Make Mousse Thicker 

    I reached for Jello which is gelatin that is flavored with strawberry for this recipe. The gelatin is what helps give your mousse that thickness you are going to be looking for. If you find you could use it a little bit thicker add more whipped cream to your mix, blend and let it set up a bit longer. 

    Strawberry Mousse - This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.

    How Much Gelatin Do You Put In Mousse 

    I used a four serving size packet of gelatin for my fresh Strawberry Mousse recipe. It was the perfect amount that seemed to give this mousse that light and fluffy texture I wanted. 

    How Long Can Mousse Be Refrigerated

    The Strawberry Mousse can last in the fridge at the proper temperature for three days tops. I would recommend eating it within day one or two for best flavor. 

    Strawberry Mousse - This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.

    How Long Does Mousse Take To Set Up In Fridge 

    You need to allow two hours for my Strawberry Mousse recipe to set up. If you serve it before then, it won’t have time to fully set and won’t be that light and airy texture you are looking for. 

    Strawberry Mousse - This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.

    Do You Need Gelatin For Mousse 

    My fresh Strawberry Mousse does need gelatin to help make the mousse set up correctly. Traditionally mousse is made with gelatin; it helps to give you that set up texture next to the light and fluffy aspect. 

    Strawberry Mousse - This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.

    Can You Freeze Strawberry Mousse 

    You can indeed freeze this Strawberry Mousse. It will slightly change the texture once it thaws at times, but you will still get that light and airy texture. Just wrap up and place in the freezer, making sure you have your mousse sealed adequately. Then when you are ready to eat, put in the fridge to allow it to thaw. Then serve. 

    If you want to have fresh strawberries on top, I don’t recommend freezing fresh strawberries. As it freezes and then thaws for serving they will become pretty mushy. So save back fresh strawberries or buy new to top your mousse before serving. 

    Strawberry Mousse - This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.

    Can You use Frozen Strawberries for Strawberry Mousse 

    Whether you froze fresh strawberries or picked up a bag at the market, you can replace frozen with the fresh in the recipe. Just thaw your strawberries before you toss them into the blender to mix it up. 

    If you don’t have time to wait for your strawberries to thaw, run the bag under cold water to speed up the thawing process. Then measure out the right amount of strawberries and toss it in. 

    Most frozen strawberries are frozen at their prime, so you will still get that fresh flavor in your mousse. 

    As you can see this is genuinely one easy recipe to follow and before you know it you have a dessert everyone can enjoy. Sprinkle on some chocolate chips for that chocolate covered strawberry flavor, add a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries and dive in! 

    Strawberry Mousse - This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.

    No Cool Whip? Try my homemade stabilized whipped cream.

    Try my Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies, Raspberry Cheesecake Cups and Strawberry Pretzel Salad.

    Have you made homemade Strawberry Mousse before? 

    Strawberry Mousse - This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.
    4.35 from 29 votes

    Strawberry Mousse

    Created by Stacie Vaughan
    Servings 4
    Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
    Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
    This light, fluffy strawberry dessert screams summer. Top more sweet treats with this delicious mousse or enjoy it alone.

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package strawberry Jello 4 serving size
    • ½ cup boiling water
    • 1 cup strawberries sliced
    • ½ cup cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup cold water
    • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup Cool Whip thawed
    • sliced strawberries and Cool Whip for garnish if desired

    Instructions

    • Add Jello package to a medium bowl. Pour in boiling water and stir until completely dissolved.
    • Pour Jello mixture into a blender. Add strawberries, cream cheese, vanilla extract and cold water. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
    • Pour blended mixture into a large bowl. Whisk in Cool Whip until completely blended.
    • Add mixture to four dessert dishes and put in the fridge for two hours to set.
    • Garnish with sliced strawberries and Cool Whip, if you wish.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Strawberry Mousse

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    54 Comments

    1. Hi Stacie could I use this mousse as a cake filling? Thanks Anna

      1. I’ve never used it in cake so I’m not sure, but let me know if you do use it!

    2. Would I be able to let it set in a chocolate bowl ?

    3. Instead of cool whip can I use a stiff fresh whipped cream?

    4. HI Stacie, I was wondering if you could tell me approximately how many servings this would make. I am looking to make this for a baby shower. Thanks!

    5. Hi,
      Would you recommend keeping Strawberry Mousse in freezer to use at a later date? If so, how long can we keep it in freezer?

      Thanks

      1. You can freeze it, but it will change the texture a bit. Thaw it in the fridge before you want to eat it. I wouldn’t keep it any longer than 3 months.

    6. Rosie miller says:

      Like this recipe

    7. Nancy Estes says:

      I made this mousse a few weeks ago and my granddaughters loved it! So today I thought I would make it again and this time use sugar free Jell-O and sugar free Cool Whip. My husband is pre-diabetic and so he can eat more of it. Great recipe, thanks!

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