Description
This light and airy Strawberry Mousse is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese or coconut cream with the fresh, sweet flavor of ripe strawberries. Perfectly whipped to a smooth texture and lightly sweetened, it’s a refreshing treat that can be made quickly and enjoyed chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese or coconut cream
- 4 oz yogurt or additional cream cheese or coconut cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative
- 5 medium-sized strawberries
- Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare the cream base: If using cream cheese, let it come to room temperature to soften, ensuring it blends smoothly. If opting for coconut cream, open the can and check that the contents are thick and creamy, avoiding any cans where the cream is hard and flaky.
- Puree the strawberries: Remove the stems from the strawberries, then either blend them in a food processor or mash them by hand until they form a smooth puree.
- Combine ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese or coconut cream, yogurt or additional cream base, powdered sugar or sugar-free sweetener, and optional vanilla bean paste to the pureed strawberries.
- Blend the mixture: Use a food processor, blender, or hand mixer to blend all ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and light.
- Chill and serve: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for several hours. As it chills, the mousse will thicken and develop a beautiful airy texture, making it ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For a dairy-free vegan option, use coconut cream in place of cream cheese and coconut yogurt or omit yogurt entirely.
- You can substitute powdered sugar with a sugar-free alternative for a lower-sugar dessert.
- Letting the cream cheese soften at room temperature is essential for a smooth mousse texture.
- Ensure strawberries are fresh and ripe for the best flavor.
- Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up before serving.
