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Strawberry Mousse Cake Filling: Easy, 6- Ingredient Recipe - Image 3

Strawberry Mousse Cake Filling

This Strawberry Mousse Cake Filling is a simple, 6-ingredient recipe perfect for adding a light and refreshing touch to your cakes. It's easy to make and sure to impress!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cups strawberries fresh, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup cups heavy cream chilled

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Small bowl
  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer

Method
 

  1. In a blender, puree the strawberries with the sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, if desired.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom. Once bloomed, microwave the gelatin mixture for about 10-15 seconds until fully dissolved.
  3. Stir the dissolved gelatin into the strawberry puree until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Use the mousse immediately as a cake filling, or refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Chef's Tips:
• For a firmer set, use more gelatin, but be cautious not to overdo it to keep the mousse light.
• Avoid over-whipping the cream to prevent a grainy texture.
• Serve with fresh strawberry slices on top for an elegant finish.
Food Safety:
• Keep refrigerated until use to prevent spoilage
• Consume within 3 days for best quality