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Strawberry Mascarpone Mousse

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups mascarpone
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lbs frozen or fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp gelatin, plus 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • White chocolate drops for serving (optional)
  • Fresh strawberries for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Gelatin

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of gelatin with ½ cup of water and let it rest for 5 minutes until it develops a sponge-like consistency.
  • Set the bowl with the gelatin in a heatproof container filled with hot water. Stir until fully dissolved, then let it cool slightly before incorporating it into the mousse mixture.

Strawberry mixture

  • In a small saucepan, mix 1 pound of strawberries with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
  • Heat over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, until the strawberries soften, the sugar dissolves, and the mixture thickens slightly.
  • Take it off the heat and allow it to cool completely.

Mascarpone cream

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups of mascarpone, 1/3 cup of heavy cream, ½ cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Whisk the mixture until it becomes smooth and fully combined.

Combine

  • After the strawberry mixture has cooled, blend half of it until smooth. Set aside the remaining half with whole strawberry pieces.
  • Carefully fold the blended strawberry mixture into the mascarpone cream.
  • Refrigerate the combined mixture for about 20 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly.
  • Just before assembling the mousse, stir the dissolved gelatin into the blended strawberry mixture.
  • In serving glasses, layer the mascarpone cream with whole strawberries, filling the glasses nearly to the top.
  • Top the mascarpone cream with 3-4 tablespoons of the strawberry-gelatin mixture.
  • If desired, garnish with fresh strawberries and white chocolate drops.
  • Refrigerate the assembled mousse for 2-3 hours to allow it to set.
Keyword Mousse, Strawberry Cheesecake
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