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Delicious strawberry mousse in a dessert bowl with fresh strawberries on top.

Strawberry Mousse

This strawberry mousse is bright, creamy, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for warm nights or as a make-ahead dessert for guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese or coconut cream Use full-fat coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 4 oz yogurt or additional cream cheese or coconut cream Plain Greek yogurt adds tang.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative Powdered sugar is best for smooth texture.
  • 5 medium size strawberries Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste Optional for flavor enhancement.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Let the cream cheese come to room temperature for smoother blending.
  2. Chill the can of coconut cream overnight and scoop out the thick cream.
Strawberry Preparation
  1. Remove the stems from the strawberries and rinse them gently.
  2. Blend or mash the strawberries until they form a fine puree, removing seeds if desired.
Combine and Blend
  1. In a blender or bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt, strawberry puree, powdered sugar, and optional vanilla bean paste.
  2. Blend until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Chill
  1. Transfer the mousse to individual serving dishes or a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for several hours.
Serve
  1. Serve the chilled mousse garnished with strawberry slices, mint leaves, or crushed cookies.

Notes

Mousse can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. For best results, thaw in the refrigerator and do not reheat.