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The mousse is made of fresh strawberries to keep the dessert fresh and fruity. The other ingredients are heavy cream, powdered sugar and lemon juice! Add a drop of strawberry essence ( strawberry extract) for a more vivid taste! —Hadia Zebib Khanafer
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Ingredients
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600 grams
. fresh fully ripe strawberries, hulled, washed and drained
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11/4 cup
heavy cream
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7 tablespoons
powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon
freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 drop
strawberry extract
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2 tablespoons
strawberry jam
Directions
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Leave the heavy cream at least 4 hours in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
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Transfer the heavy cream to a mixing bowl. Increase the speed to high and begin whipping, you will notice the cream will become frothy, continue to whip until firm peaks form. Refrigerate immediately.
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Puree the strawberries in a food processor or an immersion blender. Transfer to a saucepan, add the sugar and lemon juice. Cook over low medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is reduced to 2/3 cup. Add strawberry essence, if used. Set aside to completely cool down. Fold into the whipped cream and stir gently to homogenize the mixture.
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Transfer to small ramekins and refrigerate immediately for a minimum of 4 hours. Garnish with strawberry jam and strawberries. Enjoy!!
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