Fluffy Vegan Strawberry Mousse
🌱 Fluffy Vegan Strawberry Mousse 🍓
This Fluffy Vegan Strawberry Mousse is light, airy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. It has a soft, cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth and looks beautiful served in glasses. Completely dairy-free and naturally pink from real strawberries, it’s a simple yet elegant dessert.
I love how refreshing it feels while still being creamy and satisfying. A few fresh strawberry slices and a sprig of mint on top make it look special with almost no extra effort. 💚
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Why You’ll Love This Vegan Strawberry Mousse 💚
- 🌱 Completely dairy-free and egg-free
- 🍓 Made with real strawberries
- ☁️ Light and fluffy texture
- ⏱️ Simple ingredients and easy method
- 🧁 Beautiful for serving in individual glasses
- 🧊 Perfect make-ahead dessert
The Secret to Fluffy Texture
Whipped aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) creates the light, airy structure that makes this mousse so fluffy. Blended strawberries give natural color and flavor, while a little coconut cream or cashew cream adds richness without weighing it down. Chilling helps everything set into a soft, spoonable mousse.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
What is aquafaba? 🥫
Aquafaba is the liquid from a can of chickpeas. When whipped, it behaves like egg whites and creates a light, foamy texture — perfect for vegan mousses and meringues.
Can I use frozen strawberries? 🧊
Yes. Thaw them completely and drain off excess liquid before blending so the mousse doesn’t become too watery.
How long does it keep? 🕒
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The texture is best within the first 24–48 hours.
🌱 Fluffy Vegan Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients 🛒
- 1½ cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) aquafaba (liquid from 1 can of chickpeas)
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional, helps stabilize)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) full-fat coconut cream (thick part) or cashew cream
- Fresh strawberry slices and mint, for topping
Instructions 👩🍳
- Blend the strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness. Set aside.
- In a clean bowl, add the aquafaba and cream of tartar (if using). Whip with an electric mixer on high speed for 5–8 minutes until stiff peaks form (it should look like fluffy white foam).
- Gently fold the coconut cream into the strawberry puree until combined.
- Add about one-third of the whipped aquafaba to the strawberry mixture and fold gently to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining aquafaba in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours until set and chilled.
- Just before serving, top with fresh strawberry slices and a small sprig of mint.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1/4) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 95 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Net carbohydrates | 14g |
| Total carbohydrates | 16g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Total fat | 3g |
| Sodium | 15mg |
Estimates based on fresh strawberries, aquafaba, and a small amount of coconut cream. Exact numbers may vary by sweetener amount.
Notes & Tips 💡
- Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and free of grease for the best aquafaba whip.
- Fold gently to keep as much air in the mousse as possible.
- For a richer version, increase the coconut cream slightly.
- These look especially pretty in clear glasses so the pink color shows through.
This Fluffy Vegan Strawberry Mousse is light, creamy, and full of fresh berry flavor. A simple, elegant dessert that always feels special. 🍓🌱
If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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