Description
This Strawberry Mousse Parfaits recipe is a light and refreshing dessert combining sweet strawberry puree with fluffy whipped cream. It’s simple to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients, and is perfect for a delightful treat or entertaining guests. The parfaits are chilled to set, resulting in a creamy, airy texture balanced by the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Strawberry Mixture
- 1.5 cups fresh sliced strawberries (8 oz.)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (64g)
Mousse
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (8 oz.)
To Garnish (optional)
- Sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Chill the Mixing Bowl: Place the Kitchenaid bowl or any mixing bowl you’ll use for whipping the cream into the freezer for 30 minutes to ensure it is well chilled, which helps create stable whipped cream.
- Prepare Strawberry Puree: Add the fresh sliced strawberries and granulated sugar to a food processor or blender, then blend into a smooth puree. Reserve 1/2 cup of this puree and set aside for layering later.
- Whip the Cream: Remove the chilled mixing bowl from the freezer, pour in the heavy whipping cream, and start beating it on low speed, gradually increasing to high until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in Strawberry Puree: Gently fold the remaining strawberry puree (not the reserved 1/2 cup) into the whipped cream, being careful to keep the mixture light and airy without overmixing.
- Assemble the Parfaits: Divide the reserved 1/2 cup strawberry puree evenly between four glasses or containers, spreading it along the bottom as a base layer. Spoon the strawberry mousse on top of the puree in each glass.
- Chill to Set: Place the assembled parfaits in the refrigerator to chill for 1 to 2 hours (or longer) to allow the mousse to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: When ready to serve, optionally top each parfait with additional sliced strawberries for garnish and enjoy the chilled dessert.
Notes
- Make sure the mixing bowl and beaters are well chilled to achieve the best whipped cream texture.
- You can adjust the sugar amount based on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- If you prefer a smoother mousse, strain the strawberry puree to remove seeds before mixing with whipped cream.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with whipping cream or use half-and-half, but the mousse will be less stable.
- These parfaits can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
