Description
Easy Strawberry Mousse Cups are a light, airy, no-bake dessert made with fresh strawberries and creamy whipped goodness. They’re smooth, fluffy, and perfectly sweet—ideal for an elegant dessert, summer treat, or make-ahead indulgence with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2–3 tbsp granulated sugar or honey (to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: fresh strawberries or mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend strawberries, sugar (or honey), and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream until fully combined and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving cups or glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint before serving if desired.
Notes
- Chill the mixing bowl and beaters for best whipped cream results.
- Frozen strawberries can be used—thaw and drain well first.
- For extra stability, add 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin bloomed in water.
- Serve well chilled for the best texture.
- Can be layered with crushed cookies or graham crackers for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: strawberry mousse cups, no bake dessert, easy strawberry dessert, creamy mousse, summer dessert cups