Description
A creamy, airy strawberry mousse that’s naturally eggless, dairy-free (unless using cream cheese), and free from gelatin, Cool Whip, or other typical mousse ingredients. It’s versatile and adaptable for various dietary needs like vegan, gluten-free, paleo, keto, and sugar-free.
Ingredients
Fresh strawberries
Cream cheese (or thick coconut cream for dairy-free/vegan)
Sweetener of choice: powdered sugar, monk fruit/allulose blend, erythritol, or powdered xylitol for sugar-free
Optional: plain or Greek yogurt
Optional: vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Read through the recipe instructions and gather ingredients.
- If using cream cheese, let it come to room temperature for smooth blending. If using coconut cream, check the can to ensure it’s thick and creamy, not flaky.
- Remove the strawberry stems and purée the berries until smooth using a blender or mash them for texture.
- Add cream cheese or coconut cream, sweetener, yogurt (if using), and vanilla bean paste into the blender or bowl.
- Using a food processor, hand mixer, or blender, whip the mixture until stiff peaks form. A fork works too but yields a denser texture.
- Transfer the mousse into glasses, bowls, or cups.
- Chill in the refrigerator. The mousse will thicken considerably as it cools.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 4 servings (½ cup each).
- Prep time: 10–15 minutes to purée strawberries and blend ingredients.
- Chill time: At least 1–2 hours in the refrigerator for best texture.
- Vegan: Use coconut cream and omit yogurt or use plant-based yogurt.
- Paleo/refined sugar-free: Swap in maple syrup or date syrup as sweetener in place of powdered sugar.
- Keto/sugar-free: Sweeten with monk fruit, erythritol, or xylitol instead of sugar.
- Flavor boosts: Add citrus zest, a splash of almond extract, or layer mousse with granola, fresh berries, or dairy-free chocolate.
- Texture adjustments: Fold in whipped coconut cream or a little aquafaba for extra fluff.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezing affects the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Whipping, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: Varies by sweetener (approx. 120–200 calories)
- Sugar: Varies by sweetener (approx. 0–15g)
- Sodium: Varies by ingredients (approx. 100mg)
- Fat: Varies by ingredients (approx. 5–12g)
- Saturated Fat: Varies by ingredients (approx. 2–5g)
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies by ingredients (approx. 3–7g)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies by sweetener (approx. 10–25g)
- Fiber: Varies (approx. 1g)
- Protein: Varies by ingredients (approx. 2–5g)
- Cholesterol: 0mg
