Ingredients
Base Cream
- 8 oz cream cheese or coconut cream
- 4 oz yogurt or additional cream cheese or coconut cream
Sweetener
- 1 cup powdered sugar or sugar free alternative
Fruit
- 5 medium size strawberries, stems removed
Flavoring (Optional)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Base: If using cream cheese, allow it to come to room temperature to ensure smooth blending. If opting for coconut cream, open the can and check for a thick and creamy consistency; avoid cans with hard and flaky contents as they are unsuitable for mousse.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Remove all stems from the strawberries. Then, using a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries until smooth. Alternatively, you may mash them well by hand if a chunkier texture is preferred.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the room temperature cream cheese or coconut cream, yogurt or substitute cream, powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative, and optional vanilla bean paste into the pureed strawberries.
- Blend the Mousse: Using a food processor, blender, or hand mixer, blend all ingredients together until completely smooth and creamy.
- Chill: Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate. Allow it to chill for enough time to thicken considerably before serving, approximately 1 to 2 hours for best texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and yogurt with coconut cream.
- Use sugar-free powdered sugar alternatives for a lower sugar dessert.
- Ensure the coconut cream is thick and creamy; avoid cans that are flaky.
- Chilling the mousse is crucial as it thickens the mixture to the perfect texture.
- You can garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves before serving for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
