Hello friends,
Here’s a little recipe that’s fun, indulgent, easy to make, and perfect for summer!
Let me introduce you to strawberry mousse!
Here’s the full scoop…
As always, I’ll tell you everything… This recipe is a dessert or snack that’s truly simple to make. And you probably already have everything you need on hand to get started! Few ingredients (to let the delicious strawberry flavor shine) and minimal utensils are needed to make this strawberry mousse a truly delightful tasting experience…
My tips for a successful strawberry mousse
We’ll start by cooking the strawberries with a bit of sugar, then we’ll add cream and whipped egg whites to bring lightness to this strawberry mousse. Just make sure to allow enough time for the strawberry compote to cool, and then for the mousse to chill so you get the desired texture and temperature.
Strawberry mousse, an adaptable recipe
As you read the recipe, you’ll quickly see that it can be adapted to many different fruits:
- raspberries
- apricots
- peaches or nectarines
- mirabelle plums and other types of plums
- mango (even though I already have a mango mousse version on the blog)
- blueberries
- pears and many more!
On the sugar side…
If your strawberries are very ripe and therefore very sweet, you can cut the sugar amount in half.
Every strawberry has its flavor: which varieties are best for a light and tasty mousse?
Red, juicy, sweet… Strawberries signal the return of warm days and delight our taste buds in countless ways. Among the many ways to enjoy them, strawberry mousse is a top choice. Airy, fruity, and fresh — it requires fruits that are both fragrant and well-balanced. But not all strawberries are created equal for this dish. Here’s a look at the most common varieties and those that are particularly well suited for crafting a delicious mousse.
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Gariguette: the springtime must-have
Native to southwestern France, Gariguette is often the first to appear in markets as early as April. Thin and elongated, it charms with its tangy taste and delicate aroma. Its balance of sweetness and acidity makes it an ideal base for a light and flavorful mousse.
Mara des Bois: wild strawberry flavor
Small and plump, this hybrid variety tastes much like wild strawberries. Highly aromatic, it delivers remarkable intensity to mousses. However, its high water content may require slight recipe adjustments to avoid a runny mousse.
(Photo added April 2025)
Charlotte: sweet and round
Recognized for its heart shape and juicy flesh, Charlotte is a very sweet strawberry with low acidity and a strong flavor. Its firm texture holds up well in recipes, and its natural sweetness works perfectly in mousses without needing much added sugar.
Ciflorette: refinement and elegance
Less common, Ciflorette is a slender, highly fragrant variety with a melting texture. Less tart than Gariguette, but just as subtle, it creates aromatic mousses ideal for delicate palates.
In any case, you can find all my strawberry-based recipes right here.
(Photo added April 2025)
The tools you’ll need to make my strawberry mousse:
A saucepan,
An immersion blender (or regular blender),
A fine sieve,
An electric hand mixer (or stand mixer),
A zester
And a spatula.
Presentation
Finally, I prefer to serve this strawberry mousse in individual glasses — I think it’s more fun to present. But you can absolutely chill it in a single large bowl. In that case, just plan for a bit more chilling time.
There you go, that’s everything. Aprons on!
The recipe, Chef!
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