Light Strawberry Mousse without Gelatin

Light Strawberry Mousse without Gelatin is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 360 calories per serving. Recipe by Ludo's Workshops on YouTube.

Prep: 25 min | Cook: 16 min | Total: 56 min

Cost: $10.15 total, $1.69 per serving

Ingredients

  • 280 g Fresh strawberries (washed, hulled, cut into large dice)
  • 180 g White chocolate (cut into pieces)
  • 310 g Heavy cream (separated: 180 g for the ganache (hot) + 130 g for the mousse (cold))
  • 10 g Sugar (about 1 tablespoon, added to the coulis)
  • 30 g Reims pink biscuits (optional) (crumbled for the base of the glasses)
  • 1 feuille Plastic wrap (to cover the mousse before refrigeration)
  • 4 unités Strawberries for decoration (cut into thin slices)
  • quelques grammes Redcurrants (for the final decorative touch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberry purée

    Wash, dry, hull the strawberries, cut them into large dice then blend with an immersion blender until a smooth purée is obtained.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Divide the purée

    Divide the purée into two parts: 150 g for the coulis (reserve) and the rest (≈130 g) for the mousse.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Heat the cream and prepare the ganache

    Pour 180 g of heavy cream into a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat (≈100°C). Remove from heat and add the white chocolate pieces, stir with a spatula until fully melted and a homogeneous emulsion forms.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: 100°C

  4. Incorporate the cold cream and strawberry purée

    Add the 130 g of very cold heavy cream then the 130 g of reserved strawberry purée to the ganache. Blend using the immersion blender until a fluid and homogeneous texture is achieved.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Cool the mousse

    Transfer the mixture to a container, cover with a sheet of plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours (ideally overnight).

    Time: PT0M

  6. Prepare the strawberry coulis

    In a small saucepan, heat the reserved 150 g of strawberry purée with 10 g of sugar. Bring to a boil (≈100°C) then cook for 2‑3 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

    Time: PT8M

    Temperature: 100°C

  7. Whisk the mousse

    Pour the very cold mousse into the mixer bowl, whisk at medium speed until a soft whipped-cream consistency is reached (about 5 minutes). Do not overbeat.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Assemble the glasses

    Fill each glass with mousse using a piping bag. Decorate the walls with strawberry slices, add the strawberry coulis in the center and finish with a few redcurrants. Optional: place a layer of crumbled pink biscuits at the bottom before the mousse.

    Time: PT10M

  9. Final rest before serving

    Leave the glasses in the refrigerator for 1 to 1.5 hours so the mousse sets slightly and the flavors meld.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
360
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
25 g
Fiber
1.5 g

Dietary info: gelatin-free, egg-free, low in added sugar, vegetarian, low-calorie

Allergens: milk

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Light Strawberry Mousse without Gelatin

Recipe by Ludo's Workshops

An airy, fruity strawberry mousse without gelatin, eggs, or added sugar. Ideal for using slightly damaged strawberries, it is served in elegant glasses, decorated with coulis, strawberry slices and redcurrants. Perfect for a spring or summer dessert, prepare it the day before for a silky and refined result.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
32m
Prep
16m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
58m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$10.15
Total cost
$1.69
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Heat the cream and prepare the ganache
  • Incorporate the cold cream and strawberry purée
  • Prepare the strawberry coulis
  • Whisk the mousse
  • Assemble the glasses

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot cream to avoid burns
  • Use the immersion blender with caution, do not immerse the electrical part
  • Melted chocolate can cause burns – handle with a heat‑resistant utensil

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