The Most Refreshing Melt in Your Mouth Strawberry Dessert
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Strawberry Mousse Cake
Beautiful, delicate, and irresistible in every bite
Spring always feels incomplete without strawberry cake. The color alone that soft pink already feels fresh and joyful. And when it comes in the form of a light, creamy mousse cake, it becomes something truly special.
This strawberry mousse cake is not only beautiful but also incredibly satisfying. The base is made from buttery cookie crumbs that give a slight crunch, while the mousse layer is smooth, airy, and gently sweet. It melts softly in your mouth with every bite.
What I love most about this recipe is how elegant it looks despite being simple to prepare. No complicated techniques, just layering and chilling. After a few hours in the refrigerator, you’ll have a stunning dessert that looks like it came from a bakery display.
If you haven’t had strawberry cake this season yet, this is your sign to make one.
Ingredients
Base
- 100 g pink cookie crumbs
- 50 g melted butter
Strawberry Layer
- Fresh strawberries (washed and stems removed)
Mousse
- 250 g heavy cream
- 35 g granulated sugar
- 200 g hot milk
- 20 g gelatin (soaked until softened)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the Strawberries
Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove the stems. Pat dry and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Step 2 – Make the Cookie Base
- Mix 100 g pink cookie crumbs with 50 g melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a cake mold to create a compact base.
- Refrigerate while preparing the mousse layer.
Step 3 – Whip the Cream
Whisk 250 g heavy cream with 35 g granulated sugar until it reaches a yogurt-like consistency soft and slightly thick, not stiff peaks.
Step 4 – Prepare the Gelatin Mixture
- Soak 20 g gelatin until softened.
- Pour it into 200 g hot milk and stir until completely dissolved.
Step 5 – Combine
- Gradually pour the gelatin milk mixture into the whipped cream. Mix gently until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the mousse mixture over the chilled cookie base.
Step 6 – Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Step 7 – Finish & Serve
- Sprinkle extra pink cookie crumbs on top for decoration.
- Carefully unmold, slice cleanly, and serve.
Final Result
The texture is light and silky, the base is buttery and slightly crisp, and the strawberry flavor feels fresh and delicate. It looks elegant, tastes refreshing, and truly melts in your mouth.
Beautiful to look at. Even better to eat. One bite, and you’re completely hooked.