Strawberry Mousse Cake
This strawberry mousse cake is light, creamy, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor. Made with a fluffy sponge base, layered with silky strawberry mousse and fresh strawberries, it's the perfect no-bake dessert for spring or summer.
Ingredients
- 200 g fresh strawberries plus extra for topping
- 80 g sugar
- 10 g gelatin powder
- 60 ml cold water
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 200 g cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g ladyfingers or sponge cake base
- Whipped cream and mint leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- 2. In a saucepan, combine strawberries and sugar. Heat gently until soft. Blend into purée.
- 3. Add the bloomed gelatin into the warm purée and stir until dissolved. Let cool.
- 4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla.
- 5. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 6. Fold the cooled strawberry purée and whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- 7. Line the bottom of your cake mold with sponge or ladyfingers.
- 8. Pour half of the mousse mixture over the base. Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
- 9. Top with remaining mousse and smooth the surface.
- 10. Chill in the fridge for 4–6 hours, or overnight, until set.
- 11. Optionally, decorate with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and mint.
Notes
You can add a strawberry mirror glaze on top for a glossy finish.
This cake must be chilled well before serving.
To slice cleanly, dip your knife in warm water between cuts.