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This Strawberry Mousse is a smooth and creamy dessert that is made with just four simple ingredients. Topped with a fresh strawberry this light and easy dessert is a delicious treat!

This Strawberry Mousse is a smooth and creamy dessert that is made with just four simple ingredients. Topped with a fresh strawberry this light and easy dessert is a delicious treat! #strawberryrecipes #strawberrydessert #strawberrymousse #pumpkinnspice #lightdessert

You could say that I’m on a bit of a strawberry kick right now. First, I made this strawberry sauce and now I’m whipping up this homemade strawberry mousse. I hope you like strawberries, friends! And if you don’t, then we can’t be friends. Of course, I’m only joking, and I promise to share some non-strawberry recipes next week!

But if strawberries are the name of your game, then I’ve got another winner for you. This strawberry mousse is smooth, creamy, and made with just four ingredients. It’s subtly sweet and the perfect dessert for the warm weather ahead of us and all things having to do with spring.

And if you’ve been hanging around here long enough, then you know I’m a big fan of no-bake desserts. This peanut butter cheesecake and these cherry pie bites have been a hit with both the hubster and you guys. So naturally, it was time for me to create another no-bake dessert.

This fresh strawberry mousse is perfect to eat with just a spoon (my favorite) or to use as a dip for brownies, cookies, and pretty much everything in between. The light and fluffy texture, combined with a burst of strawberries, will be just the thing you need to brighten up your day.

This Strawberry Mousse is a smooth and creamy dessert that is made with just four simple ingredients. Topped with a fresh strawberry this light and easy dessert is a delicious treat! #strawberryrecipes #strawberrydessert #strawberrymousse #pumpkinnspice #lightdessert

Strawberry Mousse Ingredients 

Unlike my cheesecakes, this easy strawberry dessert is not made with any cream cheese. I kept it simple and delicious, only using the following:

I adapted this mousse from my Whipped Strawberry Delight recipe and it couldn’t have turned out more delicious! It’s decadent an easy recipe for those strawberry lovers out there.

And when I say this Strawberry Mousse is easy to make, I really mean that. With just four ingredients, how could it not be? 

How to Make Strawberry Mousse 

Here’s the deal! This strawberry mousse dessert takes just 10 minutes to prep, then it needs to hang out in the fridge to set. 

  1. Whip some heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
  2. Add in some powdered sugar.
  3. Once that’s all set, gently fold in the strawberry sauce.
  4. Refrigerate the Strawberry Mousse for at least an hour so that it can firm up. Once it’s ready, feel free to indulge!

Can I Use Frozen Strawberries? 

No, I recommend using fresh strawberries to make this easy strawberry dessert. Fresh berries will be sweeter and the texture will be better. 

Can I Prep Strawberry Mousse in Advance? 

Not really. I recommend eating this homemade strawberry mousse the day you make it. The whipped cream becomes less light and fluffy the longer it sits in the fridge. 

This Strawberry Mousse is a smooth and creamy dessert that is made with just four simple ingredients. Topped with a fresh strawberry this light and easy dessert is a delicious treat! #strawberryrecipes #strawberrydessert #strawberrymousse #pumpkinnspice #lightdessert

Tips for Making Strawberry Mousse

To make this dessert, I used my fresh strawberry sauce as the main component. But if you’re pressed for time or don’t want to make the sauce, feel free to use some pureed strawberries instead. But go for it and make the strawberry sauce, it literally takes just minutes!

Don’t skip the chill time when making this fresh strawberry dessert. If you don’t chill the mousse dessert before serving it, it won’t be the right texture! 

This strawberry mousse is best enjoyed the day it’s made, but leftovers will keep up to 2 days in the fridge. 

Looking for more strawberry recipes? I’ve got you covered!

This Strawberry Mousse is smooth, creamy, and made with just four ingredients.
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Strawberry Mousse

This Strawberry Mousse is smooth, creamy, and made with just four ingredients.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword strawberry recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 652kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (make sure it's cold)
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberry Sauce (alternatively, you can use 1 cup pureed strawberries)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment until stiff peaks form, about five minutes.
  • Add in sugar and vanilla and mix well. Gently fold in strawberry sauce.
  • Spoon mousse into small bowls or glasses, filling about ½of the way full. Repeat with the rest of servings. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Remove from refrigerate and garnish with additional strawberries, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1765IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg
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By Gayle |

Comments

  3. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    I haven’t had mousse in years. When I was in middle school, one of the boys in my class had a father who was a chef. He would always bring in chocolate mousse in these white chocolate edible bowls. It was always everyone’s favorite day of the year. I’m going to have to make this strawberry version. 😀

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    • Gayle says

      Isn’t mousse the best? I actually haven’t had it in a long time either, but this strawberry version definitely hit the spot!

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  6. Ali says

    Hi Gayle,

    Your recipe for strawberry mouse looks amazing! I’ve been on the hunt for simple and light desserts for the spring season and this fits the bill perfectly! I can’t wait to explore more recipes on your blog. We’d love to have you check us out sometime over at InPSYCHful Living where we blog about mindful beauty, style, and living 🙂

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  7. Danielle says

    I’m loving all of your strawberry recipes, Gayle! This mousse sounds so delicious and looks so light! I kind of wish I had this for breakfast right now. Pinned 🙂

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  8. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    Oh I’m SO on a strawberry kick too. I was actually just thinking that when I was looking at my upcoming recipes. I think every single one has strawberries in it! Whoops. Oh well. I don’t think people will mind at all. Love this easy dessert! You are the queen bee of the no-bake desserts! XO

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  10. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

    This is beautiful and like such a lovely lite dessert, Gayle! I am so happy that strawberry season is on its way here because I am a BIG fan of strawberries 🙂 I love the pretty pink color it gives the sweet eats like this! Pinned and have a wonderful weekend 🙂

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  23. marcie says

    This is the perfect thing to make with your homemade strawberry sauce! I love creamy, no bake desserts like this, and I love the strawberry recipes you’re putting out!

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  25. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    Love it, Gayle! Something about spring always puts strawberries on my brain, too. Even though the local crops aren’t quite ripe yet, we’ve been munching on a Costco-sized container all week. They’re SO good. This recipe looks like a great way to enjoy them, too!

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  34. Mir says

    I love cream-based mousse because no egg yolk! And this is a great use of your strawberry sauce, Gayle! Enjoy the rest of your weekend…

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  37. Patricia says

    Hi! I want to make it for a fancy dessert.. but i dont want to stay too short, would you have an idea of the exact size of the portions? I need at least 5 cups.

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    • Gayle says

      Hi Patricia! This mousse made around 3 cups (maybe a bit more), so I would suggest doubling it if you need at least 5 cups. I hope you enjoy and thank for stopping by!

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  38. Trisha T Autry says

    Do you think this would be fine to make the night before a party and leave refrigerated? Also, would it be fine to top with some whip cream? I am trying to create the appearance of a “milkshake” for a 1950s theme party. Thanks!

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    • Gayle says

      Hi Trisha! You could definitely make this the night before! I would wait to top with whipped cream until right before serving though. Your party sounds so fun! Enjoy!

      Reply

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