Easy Creamy Pink Gelatin Strawberry Mousse Cups
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring light, fluffy strawberry mousse made with gelatin and whipped cream, perfect for gatherings and casual treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) strawberry gelatin mix
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries (optional), sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup boiling water into a heatproof bowl and add the strawberry gelatin mix. Stir vigorously until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup cold water to cool the gelatin mixture. Let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes until lukewarm but not set.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 3–5 minutes.
- Slowly pour the lukewarm gelatin mixture into the whipped cream while gently folding with a spatula to keep the mousse airy and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving cups or molds, filling about 3/4 full.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set and slightly jiggly.
- Just before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves.
Notes
If gelatin sets too quickly during mixing, gently warm the mixture over a double boiler for a few seconds and stir before folding. For dairy-free version, use chilled coconut cream instead of heavy cream. Avoid freezing mousse as gelatin texture can become rubbery. Chill mousse at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup (approx
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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