A light and airy Eggless Strawberry Mousse made with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. An incredibly delicious and luscious treat perfect for your Valentine’s day or any other day celebrations!
Looking for a last minute easy peasy dessert recipe that can be made-ahead-of -time for your Valentine? Then look no more! Eggless Strawberry Mousse is a perfect no-bake dessert that comes together in 15 minutes (minus the setting time) and tastes delicious. You don’t have to be an experienced cook to make a mousse. With just a few ingredients on hand, you can create something exciting and delicious for your Valentine or your family.
HIGHLIGHTS!
This recipe will be loved by all ages as it has:
no gelatin,
is egg-free
Nut-free
and gluten-free too.
I have been making this mousse for quite some time and had to share that it’s a keeper.
But can an Eggless Strawberry Mousse set without gelatin?
Of course, it can. The secret ingredient is – Agar-agar!
Strawberries + whipped cream + agar-agar powder is a fantastic combination to any mousse. Even without gelatin, this mousse holds its shape perfectly and is –
so creamy,
light,
velvety in texture and
will just melt-in-your-mouth.
Get ready to experience a real taste that just screams STRAWBERRIES without any added flavor. 🙂
How to make an Eggless Strawberry mousse?
Start the recipe by making the strawberry syrup first. For that combine strawberry and sugar in a pan. Boil until the strawberries are all mushy and the syrup has thickened, take it off the flame and allow to cool. When completely cooled, coarsely puree it with an immersion blender. Set it aside.
Meanwhile, prepare agar-agar mixture by mixing it with warm water. Unlike gelatin, agar-agar needs to be bloomed for a few minutes.
In another pan, melt white chocolate in a bowl. Add the bloomed agar-agar to the melted chocolate and whisk it well. Pour in the strawberry syrup and mix until combined.
Finally, combine this mixture with a whipped cream mixture and fold it gently. Pour in serving bowls and allow it to set for 5-6 hours or overnight. Once set, decorating is super easy and fun! Top with a swirl of whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and shavings of chocolate. Or enjoy as is, it tastes super yum without a topping too.
Tips to consider, what could possibly go wrong!
Some tested and tried options are-
feel free to swap fresh strawberries with frozen strawberries. Or merely use berries of your choice to make a different flavor mousse.
Store bought whipped cream can be used. If you like to make it at home, then follow this link.
The color of mousse depends on the color of strawberries. Mine was not too red, so the mousse turned out to be lighter in color.
This is a mousse, and it will melt if exposed to hot temperatures. So if you are planning to make it for Mother’s day or 4th of July then make provisions to keep it cold, or it will turn into a milkshake-like consistency.
Depending on the weather, it may take somewhere between 3-6 hours to set the mousse.
I encourage you to give this Eggless Strawberry Mousse a try and share your feedback! If you have questions related to this recipe, send me an email and I would be happy to answer them. We’d love to hear from you. ?
A light and airy Eggless Strawberry Mousse made with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. An incredibly delicious and luscious treat perfect for your Valentine’s day or any other day celebrations!
Wash and clean strawberries. Trim the top off. (read notes above)
Combine strawberries and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes until the syrup thickens. Keep stirring occasionally.
When the strawberries are all mushy and the syrup has thickened, take it off the flame and allow to cool. TIP – Taste, if the syrup taste tarty, then add extra sugar and boil for few more minutes.
When completely cooled, coarsely puree it with an immersion blender. Add essence and set it aside. Measure the syrup – you will require 1/3 cup of thick syrup.
AGAR AGAR PREPARATION
Combine agar-agar with 2 tablespoon water.
Whisk it well.
Allow it to bloom for a 5 minute.
ASSEMBLING THE MOUSSE
Meanwhile prepare white chocolate base. Measure white chocolate.
Combine white chocolate and cream in a glass bowl.
Heat a pan 1/2 filled with water over low heat. When it begins to simmer, lower the heat and place the chocolate bowl over the water. Keep stirring the chocolate as it softens and melts.
Add agar-agar that was prepared earlier in the recipe. Whisk to combine. Take it off the flame.
Add cooled strawberry syrup that was prepared earlier to the chocolate mixture. Make sure the strawberry syrup is cool and comfortable to touch before you add it to the chocolate.
Whisk to combine. Allow this mix to sit for 5 minutes over the counter. Keep stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare homemade whipped cream or you can use the store bought one. If using the store bought whipped cream, thaw it for 20 minutes on the counter.
Add strawberry-chocolate mix to whipped cream.
Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the cream until combined. Do not beat the mousse.
Pour into individual cups and chill for 5-6 hours or overnight.
Or chill until firm.
All set mousse.
Just before serving, garnish with additional whipped cream, if desired.
Decorate with freshly sliced strawberries and some chocolate shavings and serve.
Recipe Notes
Can this mousse be made with other fruits?Of course! Some other options are:
pureed mango
mashed banana
pureed pineapple
pureed kiwi
pureed peaches and the list is endless!
Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided below is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. Please refer to a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionists if you have any health issues.
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Hi Ruchi, Tried this recipe. The taste was excellent but i found that the consistency was not that light & airy as a mousse should be. What could be the reason ? I usef white callebaut choc chips & Amul cream to melt them& powder whipped cream. Thank you
I made whipped cream from Bakers Whip powder cream & added it .
Ruchisays
Got it.😊 The only possible reason for the mousse to not hold it’s texture is the whipped cream. Was the cream thick and holding its peak or was it on the loose side?
Hi Ruchi, Great recipe, would love to try this, just few qns.
1. If I use frozen strawberries, would it yet be 1cup of strawberries or do i take more, dont have fresh ones right now, also do we need to add water while boiling the starwberries along with sugar or not reqd
2. For the cream part, i’m confused, is it gonna be the liquid whipping cream( tetra pack) or the thicker whipped cream.
Shilpa, no questions are dumb. It’s always good to be sure before trying a recipe. 🙂 1. If I use frozen strawberries, would it yet be 1cup of strawberries or do i take more, dont have fresh ones right now, also do we need to add water while boiling the starwberries along with sugar or not reqd Correct. You will still require 1 cup of frozen strawberries. Water is not required. 2. For the cream part, i’m confused, is it gonna be the liquid whipping cream( tetra pack) or the thicker whipped cream. It is the heavy whipped cream. The link is updated in the recipe. Enjoy and share your feedback with me! Feel free to email me if you have any other queries.
I am looking forward to trying this recipe! Question though, at the beginning of your blog it says the agar agar needs to be boiled. I don’t see this step in the recipe? I have never used this ingredient, so I was going to substitute gelatin, but not sure of the ratio I would use.
Sorry for the confusion. For this recipe agar- agar needs to be bloomed and later added to the white chocolate mix. For gelatin – please use the same ratio.
Sure you can use dark chocolate. Color will differ. Mousse will become chocolaty in color. Haven’t tried with yogurt so can’t comment on the end result.
Finished making it. I am still licking the bowl, it is that good.It’s setting and I am sure it will be a hit for my tomorrow party. Just a heads up, I sneaked a cup away for me to enjoy tonight. 😉
Rushali says
Pls tell me the measurements in gms or ml
Ruchi says
Rushali, please use the metric link at the bottom of the ingredient list and it will calculate the quantity in grams and ML.
Tejal says
Hi Ruchi,
Tried this recipe. The taste was excellent but i found that the consistency was not that light & airy as a mousse should be. What could be the reason ? I usef white callebaut choc chips & Amul cream to melt them& powder whipped cream.
Thank you
Ruchi says
Tejal, did you add powdered cream to the mixture?
Tejal says
I made whipped cream from Bakers Whip powder cream & added it .
Ruchi says
Got it.😊
The only possible reason for the mousse to not hold it’s texture is the whipped cream. Was the cream thick and holding its peak or was it on the loose side?
Shilpa says
Hi Ruchi,
Great recipe, would love to try this, just few qns.
1. If I use frozen strawberries, would it yet be 1cup of strawberries or do i take more, dont have fresh ones right now, also do we need to add water while boiling the starwberries along with sugar or not reqd
2. For the cream part, i’m confused, is it gonna be the liquid whipping cream( tetra pack) or the thicker whipped cream.
Sorry, if my qns sound dumb.
Ruchi says
Shilpa, no questions are dumb. It’s always good to be sure before trying a recipe. 🙂
1. If I use frozen strawberries, would it yet be 1cup of strawberries or do i take more, dont have fresh ones right now, also do we need to add water while boiling the starwberries along with sugar or not reqd
Correct. You will still require 1 cup of frozen strawberries. Water is not required.
2. For the cream part, i’m confused, is it gonna be the liquid whipping cream( tetra pack) or the thicker whipped cream.
It is the heavy whipped cream. The link is updated in the recipe.
Enjoy and share your feedback with me! Feel free to email me if you have any other queries.
Manjot Kaur says
If I were to take out the strawberries would it be a normal white chocolate mousse or is the recipe for that different?
Ruchi says
Yes, if strawberries are removed then it is a white chocolate mousse.
Trina says
I am looking forward to trying this recipe! Question though, at the beginning of your blog it says the agar agar needs to be boiled. I don’t see this step in the recipe? I have never used this ingredient, so I was going to substitute gelatin, but not sure of the ratio I would use.
Ruchi says
Sorry for the confusion. For this recipe agar- agar needs to be bloomed and later added to the white chocolate mix.
For gelatin – please use the same ratio.
trina says
thanks!
Ruchi says
My pleasure!
TRUPTI SHAH says
can one skip the white chocolate and use dark chocolate? and can I also mix cream with greek yogurt?
Ruchi says
Sure you can use dark chocolate. Color will differ. Mousse will become chocolaty in color.
Haven’t tried with yogurt so can’t comment on the end result.
Evana says
Finished making it. I am still licking the bowl, it is that good.It’s setting and I am sure it will be a hit for my tomorrow party. Just a heads up, I sneaked a cup away for me to enjoy tonight. 😉
Ruchi says
Saved a bowl to yourself, I guess I should have done the same for myself. 💕
Thanks for trying the recipe. 🙂
Sonal says
Absolutely gorgeous and perfect for the occasion 😍
Ruchi says
Thanks Sonal. 💕
[email protected] says
Strawberry mousse yummm , what else can one ask for. And the clicks are such a delight.
Ruchi says
Thanks dear. 🙂