Description
This Strawberry Mousse is a quick and creamy dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with cream cheese or coconut cream, yogurt, powdered sugar, and fresh strawberries, it blends into a smooth, luscious treat that thickens beautifully in the refrigerator. Its straightforward preparation and vibrant flavor make it an ideal light dessert to impress guests or enjoy as a refreshing indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Base 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)
Fruit
- 5 medium size strawberries, stems removed
Optional
- 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: If using cream cheese, allow it to come to room temperature for easier blending. For coconut cream, open the can to ensure the contents are thick and creamy; discard if the cream is hard or flaky as it won’t create a smooth mousse.
- Puree the Strawberries: Remove stems from strawberries and blend or mash them until you have a smooth puree.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cream cheese or coconut cream, yogurt, powdered sugar, and optional vanilla bean paste to the strawberry puree in a food processor, blender, or bowl.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend all ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Chill the Mousse: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for a few hours. This chilling process will thicken the mousse considerably, enhancing its texture and flavor.
Notes
- If you prefer a sugar-free version, substitute the powdered sugar with a sugar-free alternative suitable for baking.
- Replacing cream cheese with coconut cream makes this dessert dairy-free and suitable for vegans.
- Ensure coconut cream is thick and creamy for best results; flaky or watery texture will affect mousse consistency.
- Vanilla bean paste is optional but adds a lovely depth of flavor.
- Strawberries can be substituted with other fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry mousse, creamy dessert, quick mousse, no-bake dessert, easy strawberry dessert
