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    Published: May 20, 2019 · Modified: Jul 18, 2022 by Paula Montenegro · Income from ads and affiliate links Leave a Comment

    Strawberry Dessert (quick & easy)

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    Easy strawberry dessert in glass jar, pink cloth, fresh berries

    A very easy, eggless, creamy dessert with fresh strawberry flavor that takes 10 minutes to put together! Then you have to refrigerate it to set. A cross between a mousse and a cheesecake, it's great to make with kids and for warm-weather gatherings and outdoor eating when strawberry season hits. And did I tell you there's no gelatin mixture involved?

    Individual serving of strawberry dessert in glass jar, bowl with berries, pink grey background.

    Summer is here, so all berries are on board!

    Strawberries, who doesn't like them? It was about time I finally shared this strawberry no-bake dessert recipe, a dessert that is easy to make, has no eggs, and is great to have in the fridge at all times.

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    Why this recipe works
    Ingredients
    Different varieties of strawberries
    How to keep strawberries fresh
    My top tips
    Related recipes you might like:
    No-bake Strawberry dessert (eggless)

    Why this recipe works

    • Extremely easy to make and delicious, this is a great dessert to have in the fridge for snacking or as a last-minute dessert.
    • Quick to prepare. Part is made in the blender or food processor. And it takes 10 minutes. A must for spring and summer! Similar to one of my favorite recipes, the no-churn strawberry ice cream that if you don't know about it yet, you need to.
    • Make ahead dessert. Since this is a sweet, cream-based recipe, it keeps well for several days in the refrigerator and can be frozen.
    • A strawberry cream with a hint of cheesecake, but without the eggs that might sometimes be tricky if not pasteurized. It's a dream if you are a strawberries-and-cream type of person.
    Individual serving of strawberry dessert, bowl with berries, pink grey background.

    Ingredients

    This dessert has very few ingredients:

    • Strawberries - this is a dessert to make with fresh berries. It can work with frozen ones but they're more watery.
    • Cream - full fat whipping cream, or heavy whipping cream are the best choices. I find that those labeled light don't work well. You can also use double or heavy cream.
    • Cream cheese - it gives the dessert more structure that cheesecake quality we love. You might also use sour cream, especially if making this recipe with juice as it will balance the sweetness better. Not using eggs, I find that it adds another layer; otherwise, it's just strawberry whipped cream.
    • Liquor or juice - I always use liquor unless I know there will be small kids eating it. The booze cuts through the cream and sugar, something the orange juice doesn't do. But they both make a delicious dessert. You can also use lemon juice, but I find it's too sharp for a mousse. But, it's your call.
    • Sugar - I use granulated but powdered sugar works well too.
    Grey marble surface with bottle of liquor, bowl with strawberries, cream; text and graphics.

    Different varieties of strawberries

    Any type of strawberry can be used in this dessert, but those in season will always have the best flavor. The small ones usually are big in flavor and sweetness, as opposed to the larger ones. But go to your local green market and ask them, there are so many varieties and you might find a new favorite one.

    If you like to make it with chunks or pieces of strawberry inside, make sure they are really sweet and tasty. Here is a post about strawberry varieties if you have a curious side.

    Rinsing whole strawberries in a white colander under the sink tap.

    How to keep strawberries fresh

    • The first thing to do is leave them whole up until you're going to use them: that means no washing with water or removal of stems.
      Put them in the fridge, in the container they came in, and if it's a plastic bag leave it open to avoid humidity from condensate inside.
    • Fresh whole strawberries keep for about a week in the fridge and 1-2 days if they are cut up. I find that leaving them whole and with stems in the fridge is the way to go.
    • And eating some of them whole, of course.
    Individual serving of easy strawberry dessert, cheesecake style.

    My top tips

    • Organization: always read the recipe first and make sure you have all the ingredients, at the right temperatures, and also the rest of the equipment and space to make it. This will make the process so much easier!
    • Make-ahead: this is an ideal strawberry dessert to make a few days ahead as it will keep well in the fridge.
    • Flavorings: experiment with different types of liquor or add orange zest to the mix.
    • Serving size: I like to make individual portions but you can make a bowl and serve it family style.
    • Serving tips: don't let it get to room temperature, this creamy strawberry mousse is best eaten cold. A dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top work every time. But it can be eaten plain or maybe with other fresh fruit, such as pineapple or orange slices. Also, a dollop of dulce de leche works well, but then you know that I'm a huge dulce de leche fan, so I might be biased.
    • Other berries: though I'm partial to strawberries, other fresh berries can be used, especially raspberries. I highly recommend sifting the fruit puree before mixing the cream to eliminate those pesky berry seeds.
    Close up of glass jar with strawberry cream dessert and half berry on top.

    Related recipes you might like:

    • Strawberry Icebox Cake - only 5 ingredients!
    • No-churn Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
    • Homemade Strawberry Sauce (topping)
    • Berry Cheesecake Ice Cream (no-churn)

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    Individual serving of easy strawberry dessert, cheesecake style

    No-bake Strawberry dessert (eggless)

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    A super easy dessert with fresh strawberries. A cross between mousse and cheesecake you will love.

    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings

    Ingredients

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    • ½ pound (250g) fresh strawberries
    • Scant ½ cup (80g) sugar
    • ¾ cup (200g) whipping cream, cold
    • 4 tablespoons (60g) cream cheese, cold
    • Few drops of vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon orange liquor (can be omitted, add a half teaspoon more vanilla if you want)
    • Fresh strawberries, to serve

    Instructions

    1. Have ready individual mason jars, individual ramekins, bowls or cups.
    2. Wash strawberries, remove stems, and cut in half.
    3. Put them in the bowl of a food processor or blender with half the sugar, vanilla, and liquor if using.
    4. Process until smooth and juices are released. It will be liquid.
    5. At this point you can sieve the mixture if you want a smoother mousse (I don’t do it).
    6. In a large bowl beat the cold cream, cream cheese and remaining sugar with an electric mixer (no need for a stand mixer) until medium peaks form. That means that you won't have completely stiff peaks, the ones that hold up completely when you lift the beater.
    7. Stir with the strawberry puree until it's all integrated, careful not to overmix it and curdle the cream and the whole strawberry mixture.
    8. Pour among the 4 cups, mason jars, or individual bowls, dividing as evenly as possible, and refrigerate or chill until ready to serve.
    9. Top with half fresh strawberry and extra whipped cream with a teaspoon of homemade strawberry sauce, or sprinkle with shaved chocolate if desired before serving.
    10. Chill leftovers, covered.

    Notes

    • Cream - whipping cream, full fat is the best choice. I find that those labeled light don't work as well. You can also use heavy or double cream.
    • Cream cheese - it gives the dessert that cheesecake quality we love. You might also use sour cream, especially is making this recipe with juice as it will balance the sweetness better. But it won't have that denser cheesecake feeling.
    • Liquor or juice - I always use liquor unless I know there will be small kids eating it. The booze cuts through the cream and sugar, something the orange juice doesn't do. But they both make a delicious dessert. The one with juice will be sweeter.
    • Sugar - I use granulated but powdered sugar works well too.
    • Make-ahead: this is an ideal strawberry dessert to make a few days ahead as it will keep well in the fridge.
    • Flavorings: experiment with different types of liquor or add orange zest to the mix.
    • Serving size: I like to make individual portions, but you can make a bowl and serve it family style.
    • Serving tips: a dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top work every time. But it can be eaten plain or maybe with other fresh fruit, such as pineapple or orange slices. Also, a dollop of dulce de leche (click for recipe) works well, but then you know that I'm a huge dulce de leche fan, so I might be biased.
    • Author: Paula Montenegro
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Chilling time: 60 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Blender
    • Cuisine: International

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼
    • Calories: 283
    • Sugar: 29.7 g
    • Sodium: 47.5 mg
    • Fat: 17.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 31.7 g
    • Fiber: 1.3 g
    • Protein: 2 g
    • Cholesterol: 59.8 mg

    Keywords: strawberry mousse

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