Strawberry Mousse (Pie)
Easy peasy delicious squeezy! And with only 1/2 cup sugar in the whole thing, not too bad for you!
2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced in half, about a quart
½ cup sugar 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 .25 oz packet of gelatin 2 cups heavy cream |
Puree the strawberries using a blender or food processor. Push the puree through a fine mesh sieve sitting over a bowl to remove the strawberry seeds.
Place strained puree into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar and mix well. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the puree is reduced by about a third. While puree is simmering, add ¼ cup of water to a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water evenly. Set aside. Once the puree has reduced by a third, add the gelatin, stirring well. Bring the puree back to a gentle boil for about 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar. Pour the puree into a small bowl and allow to cool for about 20-25 minutes. Using a stand mixer or bowl and hand mixer, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold the cooled strawberry puree gently into the whipped cream until completely incorporated. Pipe into ramekins or pour into pie shell. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Optionally, top with decorative strawberries and/or whipped cream. |
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Notes:
Notes:
- Pipe this into individual ramekins for a lovely mousse dessert
- OR
- Put it in a 9-inch pie! It goes wonderfully with the Oreo crust from Chocolate Creme Pie or a shortbread or graham cracker crust.