STRAWBERRY MOUSSE
Strawberry Mousse (eggfree) is a smooth, creamy, fruity and delicious dessert to serve during any occasion. Easy to make, its perfect for parties.
Ingredients
- 1½ - 2 cups chopped strawberries (approx. 300g)
- 1 cup chilled whipping cream (fresh cream) (200 ml)
- 4 - 6 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tsp agar agar powder
- ¼ cup milk
For Topping:
- some strawberries slices or chocolate
Instructions
- Soak agar agar in the milk for 10 -15 minutes.
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- Puree the strawberries in a food processor.
- Whip cream and sugar together till it forms soft peaks.
- Put the whipped cream back in the fridge till required.
- Heat the milk and agar agar mixture.
- Stir till the agar agar dissolves.
- Add it to the strawberry puree immediately and mix well.
- Add the strawberry puree to the whipped cream and fold it till its mixed.
- Spoon the mixture into 6 glasses or serving bowls.
- Chill the mousse for 6-8 hours.
- Top it with chopped /sliced strawberries, chocolate or both and serve.
Notes
- Keep all the ingredients ready before you dissolve the agar agar in the hot water. It sets very fast.
- If the agar agar mixture sets before you add it to the strawberry puree, just heat it up again.
- The amount of sugar required will depend on how sweet the strawberries are.
- The number of servings will depend on the size of bowls or glasses you use.