Looking for a light fruity dessert? Fresh Strawberry White Chocolate Mousse is great served as is, or it can be layered with fruit and cake in parfait glasses. It makes a great pie or tart filling, too, as well as a perfect filling between layers of a cake. This recipe has few ingredients, and goes together quickly, so it’s a perfect dessert for busy cooks. As a bonus, this mousse can be made two or three days ahead, and it’s even good frozen.

If strawberries aren’t available, you can substitute blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or a mixture; whatever is fresh and on hand. Fresh Strawberry White Chocolate Mousse is light, airy, and fruity – perfect for summer, but also great all year round.

12 Servings

5 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
1 cup chopped white chocolate
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar

2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks

1. Place 2 1/2 cups of the strawberries in the blender and blend until smooth; set aside.
2. Measure the white chocolate into a microwave-safe glass container; microwave 1 minute.
3. Remove from the microwave and let sit a minute or two, then stir until smooth. If the white chocolate isn't melted, return to the microwave for up to another minute and a half; stirring every 30 seconds.
4. Whip the cream cheese with the vanilla and powdered sugar.
5. Mix in the melted white chocolate and strawberry puree; stir in the strawberry slices.
6. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
7. Transfer to a large serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let chill at least 2 hours.
8. Garnish with additional fresh strawberries.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 233
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 67% Protein 4% Carb. 29%

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Total Fat 26 g
Saturated Fat 16 g
Cholesterol 76 mg
Sodium 84 mg
Total Carbohydrate 25 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 3 g

Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 59% Calcium 0% Iron 3%