Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy mousse with refreshing strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (240 g) Golden Oreo cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies)
- 1/4 cup (59 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces (113 g) Mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups (425 g) fresh chopped strawberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups (230 g) fresh chopped strawberries for topping
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder for topping
- 2 tablespoons cold water for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line the inside bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Process the Oreos: In a food processor, grind the Golden Oreos into fine crumbs.
- Mix and Press: Stir in melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Freeze the crust while preparing the filling.
- Prepare Gelatin: Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of gelatin over 3 tablespoons of cold water and let it sit.
- Whip Cream: Combine heavy cream, Mascarpone, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Beat until whipped and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Strawberry Puree: Blend chopped strawberries and lemon juice until smooth and strain the puree.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Add 1/4 cup strawberry puree to the gelatin, heat in the microwave until gelatin dissolves, and mix with remaining puree.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream and fold gently.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the mousse over the crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Prepare Jam: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water and set aside.
- Strawberry Jam: Puree strawberries and sugar until smooth, then strain.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Heat 1/4 cup strawberry puree with gelatin, mix back into remaining puree.
- Top the Mousse: Pour the puree over the mousse layer and swirl to spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Garnish (Optional): Pipe whipped cream swirls on top if desired.
- Release the Cake: Run a knife around the outer edge, unlock the springform, and remove outer ring.
- Transfer and Enjoy: Move the mousse cake to a serving platter.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream is cold when whipping and that gelatin is fully dissolved. Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Mousse, Cake, Dessert, Easy, Celebration