Strawberry Mascarpone Mousse 

Strawberry mascarpone mousse is a light and airy dessert combining fresh strawberries, mascarpone cheese, and a touch of vanilla. This creamy treat offers a perfect balance of sweet and fruity flavors, making it both elegant and delicious. It’s an ideal make-ahead option, as it requires a few hours to set for the best texture. Perfect for special occasions, this mousse is simple to prepare yet delivers an impressive presentation and taste.

Sweeten up your life, or at least your dinner, by serving up this lovely, fruity strawberry mascarpone mousse for dessert.

Strawberry Mascarpone Mousse Recipe

Servings: 4 
Prep Time: 25 minutes 
Cook Time: 15 minutes 
Cool Time: 2 hours 
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 1 lbs frozen or fresh strawberries 
• 1 ¾ cups mascarpone 
• 1/3 cup heavy cream 
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 
• ½ cup powdered sugar 
• 1 tablespoon gelatin plus ½ cup water 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• Fresh strawberries for serving (optional) 
• White chocolate drops for serving (optional) 

Instructions: 

Prepare the Gelatin: 

1. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of gelatin with ½ cup of water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it forms a sponge-like texture. 
2. Place the bowl with the gelatin in a heatproof container filled with hot water. Stir until the gelatin dissolves completely. Set it aside to cool slightly before adding it to the mousse mixture. 

Prepare the Strawberry Mixture: 

1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 lb of strawberries and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. 
2. Heat over medium heat until the strawberries soften and the sugar dissolves, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly, about 10-15 minutes. 
3. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. 

Prepare the Mascarpone Cream: 

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups of mascarpone, 1/3 cup of heavy cream, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. 
2. Beat the mixture until smooth and well-combined. 

Blend the Strawberry Mixture: 

1. Once the strawberry mixture has cooled, blend half of it in a blender until smooth. Reserve the other half with whole strawberry pieces. 

Combine the Strawberry and Mascarpone Mixtures: 

1. Gently fold the blended strawberry mixture into the mascarpone cream. 
2. Place the combined mixture in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to firm up slightly. 

Add Gelatin to the Strawberry Mixture: 

1. Just before assembling the mousse, mix the dissolved gelatin into the blended strawberry mixture. 
2. Assemble the Mousse: 
3. In serving glasses, layer the mascarpone cream with whole strawberries, filling each glass almost completely. 
4. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the strawberry-gelatin mixture on top of the mascarpone cream. 
5. Garnish with fresh strawberries and white chocolate drops, if desired. 

Chill and Serve: 

1. Place the assembled mousse in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set. 
2. Serve chilled and enjoy!