Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese or coconut cream
4 oz yogurt or additional cream cheese/coconut cream
1 cup powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative
5 medium strawberries
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
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Wash and hull strawberries, then puree until smooth using a blender or food processor.
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Beat cream cheese or coconut cream in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Add yogurt (or additional cream cheese/coconut cream) and mix well.
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Gradually mix in powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative until smooth.
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Stir in strawberry puree and optional vanilla bean paste until evenly blended.
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Spoon mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate at least 1 hour to set and chill.
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Serve chilled, garnished with fresh strawberry slices or mint if desired.
Notes
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Substitute other berries like raspberries or blueberries for flavor variation.
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Use Greek yogurt for tangier mousse.
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Natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup can replace powdered sugar.
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Add lemon juice or zest for citrus freshness.
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For dairy-free, use coconut cream and plant-based yogurt.
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Store refrigerated, avoid freezing, stir gently before serving if separation occurs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American / International
- Diet: Vegetarian
