The Ultimate Strawberry Mousse Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion
Boy, do I have a treat for you today! Today I want to share with you how to create an incredible desert a luxurious Strawberry Mousse Recipe that’s not only amazingly delicious but also perfect for those special occasions when you want to impress your guests.
Strawberry Mousse is a light and airy dessert that originated in France, and it’s been a favorite amongst dessert connoisseurs for centuries. This heavenly concoction combines the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with the rich, creaminess of whipped cream, creating a delightful treat that will simply melt in your mouth.
What makes my Strawberry Mousse Recipe stand out from the rest? Well, my friends, I’ve got some secret ingredients and techniques up my sleeve that are going to take this dessert to a whole new level of scrumptiousness. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this.
So, if you’re ready to create a dessert masterpiece that’s guaranteed to become the star of your next dinner party or family gathering, join me as I guide you step by step through this luscious Strawberry Mousse Recipe! And if you like this recipe be sure to try my Amazing Chocolate Mousse Recipe.
Remember folks, life’s too short for boring food, so let’s make every bite count!
Let’s get cooking!
How to Make the Perfect Strawberry Mousse Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide
Hello friends, I am excited to share with you a delightful dessert - an amazingly refreshing Strawberry Mousse recipe. This dessert is incredibly easy to prepare, and whether you use fresh or frozen strawberries, any strawberry aficionado will undoubtedly adore it. For best results, I recommend leaving the mousse to set overnight - trust me, it's worth the wait. Don't forget to leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out for you!
1envelope (1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon or 8g) Gelatin
1/4cupLimoncello or Grand Marnier Liquor
8ouncesCream Cheese
2ounces4 tablespoon / 52g Sugar
3ounces85g White Chocolate
1/4cup50g Lemon Curd
1tablespoon14g Pure Tahitian Vanilla Extract
Zest of One Lemon or Orange, grated with a Zester
1 1/2cups12 ounces / 342g Whipped Cream
8large Strawberries for decoration
8Mint Leaves
Prepare the Strawberry Sauce:
2pints8 ounces each Fresh Strawberries
1/4cupSugar (if needed)
1pinchof Salt
1/4cupGrand Marnier Liqueur or your favorite orange liqueur or orange juice
Zest of One Orange
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Recipe Instructions
Make the Mousse:
Defrost the strawberries at least 8 hours before making the recipe. Save the water that drains from the berries (no more than 1/4 cup).
In a small bowl, top the gelatin with the liquor and the water from the strawberries. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
Process the drained berries in a food processor until very smooth.
In a saucepan, combine the gelatin mixture, cream cheese, sugar, white chocolate, processed berries, lemon curd, vanilla extract, and citrus zest. Heat over very low heat and mix until well blended. Bring to a boil and use an immersion blender if necessary to smooth out the mixture until very smooth. Transfer to a large glass or stainless steel bowl. Place in the freezer or on an ice bath and mix every 10 minutes until the temperature is about 40ºF / 5ºC.
Whip the cream to a firm whipped cream.
Using a spatula, fold the whipped cream into the cooled strawberry mixture.
Pour the mousse into cold glasses and refrigerate for at least 5-6 hours.
Before serving, top the mousse with strawberry sauce and whipped cream, and decorate with reserved strawberries and mint leaves.
Make the Strawberry Sauce:
Clean and roughly chop the strawberries.
In a large bowl, add the strawberries, sugar, salt, orange liqueur, and orange zest. Let the mixture macerate for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight.
Test a couple of strawberries to make sure they are sweet enough. If they are not, add more sugar. If they are too sweet, add some lemon juice.
Puree the mixture in a blender until very smooth.
Serve the strawberry sauce as desired. It can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen 17 Years 😊.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Strawberry Mousse
1) Can I make this Strawberry Mousse Recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can make this Strawberry Mousse Recipe ahead of time. You can prepare the mousse up to two days in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
2) How do I store Strawberry Mousse?
You can store Strawberry Mousse in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight container to prevent it from drying out.
3) Can I use frozen strawberries in this Strawberry Mousse Recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries in Strawberry Mousse Recipe, but make sure to thaw them before use. Also, note that frozen strawberries may have a slightly different texture than fresh ones.
4) What variations of this Strawberry Mousse Recipe can I make?
You can add other fruits like raspberries or blueberries to the Strawberry Mousse Recipe to make a mixed berry mousse. You can also add chocolate or vanilla extract for a different flavor.
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I’m in the early stages of making the mousse , strawberries in the refrigerator, I have made the chocolate mousse several times and Love it ! Hope the strawberrie turns out as well , I’ll let you know 😉 THANKS CHEF !!
PAUL HAMMER
on May 21, 2025 at 6:42 pm
This Strawberry Mousse was amazing. Two of them did not even make it to the refrigerator to set. I licked all the utensils and the bowl too. I used frozen berries for the mousse and for the sauce. I used a little extra sugar this time, Was very easy to make. I had to run to the store and purchase more Grand Marnier. Looking forward to finishing the final steps in the morning. Our Strawberry season will be coming very soon and I definitely will make this again with fresh strawberries.
Before I tried your Chocolate Mousse and it was just as good…the only bad side is that now I will have to increase my efforts in the diet department.
Thanks for the recipes and education.
J. Oliveira
on April 15, 2024 at 5:13 pm
Really really good! 😀 I was initially afraid that it would be either too sweet or not sweet enough, but I found it to be PERFECTLY balanced. The Grand Marnier is absolutely necessary, it really combines wonderfully with the strawberries to make a whole new flavour. What I really love is that if you’re discerning, you can pick out each ingredient as it layers on your palate (the strawberry, then the orange, then the sweet richness of the cognac,) or you can simply enjoy it as it’s own new single flavour if you eat it particularly quickly 🙂 Perfect for dinner parties too, my guests were thrilled.
I will definitely be making this again and again! Thanks again to Chef JP for another winner 🙂
AMAZINGLY GOOD AND ADDICTIVE CHEF! Thanks for sharing once again ;~D
Brian Longman
on June 12, 2023 at 12:01 pm
Turned out fantastic. I’m glad I went with an unsweetened whipped cream though as my berries were sweet. This recipe makes quite a bit
michael
on May 25, 2023 at 12:10 pm
I did my best to make this and it came out looking excellent, but I’m not certain on the taste. The sauce didnt come out nice. It was a little bland with a hint of strawberries. I used all of the listed ingredients. Perhaps bad berries, but I did taste them at the beginning and they were not bad but not the sweetest. The frozen strawberries I used were organic but they released zero water while thawing, so I used some filtered water and soaked the bags the berries came in to try and make up for it. Thanks Chef, I love your recipes and you trying to help us make stuff.
Susan Bailey
on May 22, 2023 at 6:48 pm
I made this Strawberry mouse and froze the whole thing and it was delicious! My dinner party had to be rescheduled. I thawed it out after 5 days and served it to my neighbors who said”It was delicious! Light and airy beautiful.. “
Chef Jean-Pierre
on June 4, 2023 at 6:08 pm
👏👏👏❤️
Marie
on May 5, 2023 at 10:06 am
I like to watch your videos they are the best.
I learned a lot and all in a simple and funny way.
Thanks a lot.
God bless you.
Rae Ann
on May 4, 2023 at 7:37 pm
I have made a strawberry mousse “pie” with a shortbread crust in a springform pan, several times. This mousse comes out wonderful, everytime!
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Boy, do I have a treat for you today! Today I want to share with you how to create an incredible desert a luxurious Strawberry Mousse Recipe that’s not only amazingly delicious but also perfect for those special occasions when you want to impress your guests.
What makes my Strawberry Mousse Recipe stand out from the rest? Well, my friends, I’ve got some secret ingredients and techniques up my sleeve that are going to take this dessert to a whole new level of scrumptiousness. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this.
I’m in the early stages of making the mousse , strawberries in the refrigerator, I have made the chocolate mousse several times and Love it ! Hope the strawberrie turns out as well , I’ll let you know 😉 THANKS CHEF !!
This Strawberry Mousse was amazing. Two of them did not even make it to the refrigerator to set. I licked all the utensils and the bowl too. I used frozen berries for the mousse and for the sauce. I used a little extra sugar this time, Was very easy to make. I had to run to the store and purchase more Grand Marnier. Looking forward to finishing the final steps in the morning. Our Strawberry season will be coming very soon and I definitely will make this again with fresh strawberries.
Before I tried your Chocolate Mousse and it was just as good…the only bad side is that now I will have to increase my efforts in the diet department.
Thanks for the recipes and education.
Really really good! 😀 I was initially afraid that it would be either too sweet or not sweet enough, but I found it to be PERFECTLY balanced. The Grand Marnier is absolutely necessary, it really combines wonderfully with the strawberries to make a whole new flavour. What I really love is that if you’re discerning, you can pick out each ingredient as it layers on your palate (the strawberry, then the orange, then the sweet richness of the cognac,) or you can simply enjoy it as it’s own new single flavour if you eat it particularly quickly 🙂 Perfect for dinner parties too, my guests were thrilled.
I will definitely be making this again and again! Thanks again to Chef JP for another winner 🙂
AMAZINGLY GOOD AND ADDICTIVE CHEF! Thanks for sharing once again ;~D
Turned out fantastic. I’m glad I went with an unsweetened whipped cream though as my berries were sweet. This recipe makes quite a bit
I did my best to make this and it came out looking excellent, but I’m not certain on the taste. The sauce didnt come out nice. It was a little bland with a hint of strawberries. I used all of the listed ingredients. Perhaps bad berries, but I did taste them at the beginning and they were not bad but not the sweetest. The frozen strawberries I used were organic but they released zero water while thawing, so I used some filtered water and soaked the bags the berries came in to try and make up for it. Thanks Chef, I love your recipes and you trying to help us make stuff.
I made this Strawberry mouse and froze the whole thing and it was delicious! My dinner party had to be rescheduled. I thawed it out after 5 days and served it to my neighbors who said”It was delicious! Light and airy beautiful.. “
👏👏👏❤️
I like to watch your videos they are the best.
I learned a lot and all in a simple and funny way.
Thanks a lot.
God bless you.
I have made a strawberry mousse “pie” with a shortbread crust in a springform pan, several times. This mousse comes out wonderful, everytime!