🍓 Strawberry Mousse Cake 🍓
Delight in the light and airy texture of this Strawberry Mousse Cake! With layers of fluffy strawberry mousse and a buttery cake base, this dessert is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Perfectly sweet and refreshingly fruity, it’s an elegant treat for any occasion that will impress your guests! 🍰✨ What’s your favorite berry to use in desserts?
This Strawberry Mousse Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that features a luscious strawberry mousse filling on a Golden Oreo crust, topped with fresh strawberry jam and whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and delicious flavor!
Ingredients
For the Base:
1 ½ cups (240 g) Golden Oreo cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies)
¼ cup (59 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Mousse:
4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
3 tablespoons cold water
1 ¾ cups (420 ml) heavy whipping cream
4 ounces (113 g) Mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
1 cup (120 g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups (425 g) fresh chopped strawberries
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For the Topping:
1 ½ cups (230 g) fresh chopped strawberries
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
1. Make the Base:
Prepare the Pan: Line the inside bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
Process the Oreos: In a food processor, grind the Golden Oreos until they become fine crumbs.
Mix and Press: Stir in the melted butter until the crumbs are well coated. Press the mixture tightly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Chill: Freeze the crust while you prepare the filling.
2. Make the Mousse:
Prepare Gelatin: Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of gelatin over 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small microwave-safe bowl and let it sit for a moment.
Whip Cream: In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, Mascarpone cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on medium-low speed until whipped and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
Strawberry Puree: Add the chopped strawberries and lemon juice to a food processor. Process until smooth and strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to discard the seeds.
Dissolve Gelatin: Add ¼ cup of the strawberry puree to the gelatin mixture. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, then stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Pour this back into the bowl with the remaining puree and stir to combine.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream mixture. Use a silicone spatula to gently fold until well combined.
Fill the Crust: Pour the strawberry mousse over the prepared crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Make the Jam:
Prepare Gelatin: In a small microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water and set aside.
Strawberry Jam: Puree the fresh strawberries and sugar in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to discard seeds.
Dissolve Gelatin: Add ¼ cup of the strawberry puree to the gelatin and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir until the gelatin is dissolved, then mix back into the remaining puree.
Top the Mousse: Pour the puree over the mousse layer and swirl the pan slightly to spread it evenly.
Final Chill: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
4. Serve:
Garnish (Optional): Just before serving, pipe swirls of whipped cream over the top if desired.
Release the Cake: Run a lightly oiled knife around the outer edge of the cake to loosen it. Release the clasp and remove the outer ring of the pan.
Transfer and Enjoy: Carefully transfer the mousse cake to a serving platter.
Enjoy Your Strawberry Mousse Cake!
This light and refreshing dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or any special occasion. The combination of creamy mousse and fresh strawberries will delight your taste buds! 🍰