- Preparation Instructions for a Creamy-Fruity Strawberry Mouse Straight from the Fridge
Strawberry Bonanza is at Its Peak
The strawberry festival is currently in full swing. On their own, these sweet fruits are a delight, and they also serve as a base for numerous delectable dessert dishes.
Reigning Queen of Berries
It's no surprise that the strawberry is often referred to as the queen of berries: sweet, juicy, and brimming with flavor. With its vibrant red color, it's also an eye-catcher. The stunning red hue of the strawberry is due to more than 25 different anthocyanins, which function as antioxidants within the body.
Furthermore, strawberries are packed with vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, and secondary plant substances - plenty of reasons to make the most of strawberry season and indulge in this delicious fruit as frequently as possible. Besides their health benefits, strawberries are also a delight to the taste buds. Strawberries contain over 360 flavor compounds, ranging from caramel to peach to violet undertones.
Lighter, Airier, and Creamier
However, did you know that botanically speaking, the strawberry is not a fruit but a type of aggregate fruit? Regardless, it's the star of many summer dishes: in smoothies, cakes, ice cream, or mixed in a fruit salad - there's almost nothing you can't create with this red delight. So, it's time to add some variety to your meals.
This refreshing and fruity strawberry mousse is light, yet creamy and fluffy, making it an ideal choice for hot summer days. A true treat for all strawberry enthusiasts.
Recipe for a Fruity Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
- 300g strawberries
- 2-3 tbsp sugar
- 250ml heavy cream
- 200g cream cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp agar agar (equivalent to 5 sheets of gelatin)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and puree the strawberries.
- Mix with sugar, lemon juice, and cream cheese.
- Beat the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks and gently fold it into the strawberry mixture.
- Dissolve the agar agar in 50ml of water over medium heat, stirring constantly for about two minutes.
- Remove 3 tbsp of the strawberry mixture and stir it into the agar agar. Then gently mix it with the remaining strawberry cream.
- Pour into dessert glasses and refrigerate for at least four hours.
The top news this season features the strawberry festival, where the queen of berries, the strawberry, is celebrated in all its glory. With the variety of delicious desserts served, the top news is filled with strawberry-themed delights, including this week's featured recipe: a light and airy strawberry mousse.
