Fresh Strawberry Mousse
Courtesy of Cooking for 2
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
Chill Time: 8 Hrs.
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
Chill Time: 8 Hrs.
What you need:
* 1 c. fresh strawberries, hulled
* 1 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry gelatin
* 2 Tbsp. sugar
* 1 c. heavy whipping cream
* 1 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry gelatin
* 2 Tbsp. sugar
* 1 c. heavy whipping cream
What to do:
1. Crush strawberries; drain and reserve juice. Set berries aside. Add enough water to reserved juice to measure 3/4 c.; pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. In a small bowl, combine gelatin and sugar; add boiling juice mixture and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Cool completely.
3. Stir in crushed strawberries. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into berry mixture. Return all to the mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Before serving, beat until fluffy.
Yields: 2 servings, 1 cup each
2. In a small bowl, combine gelatin and sugar; add boiling juice mixture and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Cool completely.
3. Stir in crushed strawberries. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into berry mixture. Return all to the mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Before serving, beat until fluffy.
Yields: 2 servings, 1 cup each
Nutritional information:
Calories: 423; Total Fat: 30g; Saturated Fat: 18g; Cholesterol: 109mg; Total Carbs: 38g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 4g; Sodium: 95mg;