Ooo, yes! 🍓 Let’s do a light, fruity dessert—strawberry can shine either as a jello or a mousse. I’ll give both options so you can pick your vibe.
1. Classic Strawberry Jello (Simple & Refreshing)
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp sugar (adjust to sweetness of strawberries)
- 1 packet (about 7 g) unflavored gelatin or 1 box strawberry-flavored gelatin
Instructions
- Puree strawberries with sugar in a blender.
- Heat water in a small saucepan until warm (not boiling).
- Dissolve gelatin in warm water, stir until smooth.
- Mix gelatin with strawberry puree and stir well.
- Pour into molds or a dish and refrigerate 3–4 hours until set.
- Serve with fresh strawberries or whipped cream on top.
✨ Tip: For extra texture, fold in small chunks of fresh strawberries just before chilling.
2. Strawberry Mousse (Light & Airy)
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2–3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- Optional: 1 tsp gelatin for extra stability
Instructions
- Puree strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
- If using gelatin, soften it in cold water, then dissolve in 1–2 tbsp warm water and mix into strawberry puree.
- Whip cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream gently into strawberry puree until light and airy.
- Spoon into serving glasses and chill 1–2 hours.
- Garnish with mint leaves, fresh strawberries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
✨ Tip: Mousse is all about folding gently to keep it fluffy—don’t overmix.
✅ Key Difference
- Jello: Firm, wobbly, more “refreshing snack” style.
- Mousse: Soft, creamy, dessert-party elegant.
If you want, I can make a fancy 5-minute no-bake strawberry dessert that’s somewhere between jello and mousse—super creamy, but sets beautifully for glasses. Do you want me to do that?
