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Strawberry Mousse Recipe

A light and airy strawberry mousse, perfect for a creamy summer treat! Plus, this quick strawberry dessert uses just 7 ingredients, including being vegan, refined sugar-free, and containing a secret ingredient for the fluffy, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Blender*
  • Hand mixer*

Ingredients

  • 7 oz (200 g) strawberries chopped
  • 1 tsp agar powder (see notes)
  • 3 tbsp (60 g) maple syrup (see notes)
  • 6.5 oz (185 g) firm silken tofu drained or use vegan cream cheese (see notes)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) aquafaba (chickpea brine)
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Instructions

  • You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.
    Add chopped and hulled strawberries to a saucepan. Stir in agar powder and maple syrup. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 3 minutes on low to medium heat. Then quickly add the mixture to a blender.
  • Process the silken tofu, the strawberry mixture, and the vanilla extract in the blender (a food processor works too) until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside but leave the mixture in the blender.
  • Open a can of chickpeas and pour 1/4 cup of the liquid (aquafaba) into a clean and grease-free mixing bowl or a large shaker bottle. Whip it up with an electric hand mixer for about 5 minutes.
  • Then add lemon juice or lime juice and whip for a further 1-2 minutes. Once ready the aquafaba should be stiff and you should be able to turn the bowl upside down.
  • Blend the strawberry mixture again for a few seconds (as it might have firmed up a little). Then fold the whipped up aquafaba into the strawberry mixture until just combined (do not mix or blend, just fold).
  • Pour into clean glass jars and refrigerate until set. This normally takes a few hours. You can also refrigerate the jars overnight or freeze them for 45-60 minutes until firmed up. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Agar powder: Make sure to use agar powder (not flakes). If you have agar flakes, you will need to use 3 times as much (3 teaspoons).
  • Maple syrup: You can use any liquid sweetener of choice.
  • Silken tofu: For a soy-free version, try out soy-free, vegan cream cheese.
  • Read the blog post above for more helpful tips, substitutes, and variations.
  • Recipe serves 4. Nutrition facts are for one serving.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Mousse Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
85
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.