Lots of fresh strawberries are the basis for this delicious, smooth and creamy strawberry mousse made with healthier ingredients.
Oh, I have to laugh a little about this recipe. The whole idea was built around these adorable tea-cup molds I got them for Christmas a couple of years ago and had not used them yet. I have been wanting to use them for a while and finally decided I was going to make a recipe specifically for them. That is how I decided to make a strawberry mousse. Woo, lightening a mousse is not easy. The basis of a mousse is usually fresh whipped cream. I cannot use a few cups of whipped cream and consider it a light recipe. This recipe took lots of trial and error to finally get it right. I wanted lots of strawberry flavor and a thick and creamy consistency. The two do not easily go hand in hand.
The first time I made Strawberry Mousse, it was lacking strawberry flavor. Oops! That is not good for a strawberry mousse recipe, and the consistency was runny. In other words, a total fail. On the second attempt, I still wanted more strawberry flavor, but the consistency was much better. Finally after the third try, I was thrilled with the outcome. Fresh strawberries naturally flavor this mousse plus it is smooth and creamy. My perseverance paid off. Now I’ve got a delicious recipe, and I can use these adorable tea-cup molds. I am happy, happy, happy. Hope you are too. Give this recipe a try and let me know. Post a picture on Instagram with #fooddonelight so I can see it.
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Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups unsweetened cashew milk divided
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
Instructions
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Place strawberries and sugar in a food processor or blender and puree.
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Pour into a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until strawberries have reduced in half.
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While strawberries are reducing, place 2 tbsp. milk into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top.
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Add remaining milk to the strawberries and heat until very warm.
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Whisk in gelatin and continue to stir until gelatin has dissolved.
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Set aside to cool slightly.
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In a bowl, whip cream and Greek yogurt together until soft peaks form.
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Stir in a quarter of the whipped yogurt into the strawberries.
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Carefully fold in the rest of the whipped yogurt.
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Pour into eight 6 oz. ramekins.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or until set.
Recipe Notes
I calculated 4 Weight Watcher smart points.
Happy Healthy Eating,
Christie
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