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Elegant Strawberry Mousse Cups

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A light and airy strawberry mousse dessert with patriotic layers of blueberry and whipped cream, perfect for festive occasions and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness of strawberries)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberry puree by blending chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. Set aside.
  2. Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Let sit for about 5 minutes until jelly-like.
  3. Warm the bloomed gelatin gently in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until fully dissolved (about 1-2 minutes). Do not boil. Remove from heat.
  4. Slowly whisk the warm gelatin into the strawberry puree until fully incorporated. Let cool to room temperature but do not let it set.
  5. Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl using a hand or stand mixer until soft peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the cooled strawberry-gelatin mixture into the whipped cream to create the strawberry mousse base.
  7. Make the blueberry layer by mashing blueberries slightly with a fork. Optionally add a teaspoon of sugar. For a smoother texture, blend and strain like the strawberries.
  8. Whip a little extra cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form to create the white whipped cream layer.
  9. Assemble the mousse cups by spooning or piping a layer of strawberry mousse into each glass cup (about 1/3 of the cup). Chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to start setting.
  10. Add a layer of blueberry puree (about 1/3 of the cup) and chill again for 10 minutes.
  11. Top with the sweetened whipped cream layer, smoothing gently.
  12. Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 2 hours or overnight to fully set and blend flavors.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream; stop at soft peaks to keep mousse light and airy. Warm gelatin gently without boiling to preserve setting power. Chill each layer before adding the next to prevent color mixing. Strain purees to avoid seeds and pulp for smooth texture. Optional crunchy base can be added with gluten-free cookies or graham crackers. For dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with chilled coconut cream.

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