White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse

This White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse is eggless with no gelatin. It boasts a creamy white chocolate mousse with a sharp strawberry sauce to cut through the sweetness. White chocolate and strawberries are a match made in heaven I’d say! Would you agree? Whip up this easy dessert on Valentine’s Day and make your loved one feel special with all the sass and jazz!

My husband loves white chocolate to bits. He could eat truckloads of them in one go and prefers white chocolate treats over their dark chocolate counterparts. On the other hand, I’m not a huge fan of White chocolate on its own. I strongly feel it does not deserve a place amongst milk and dark chocolate as their equals. To me, chocolate must have a strong cocoa flavor profile that just makes me dizzy with joy! Well, that’s just me!

I made this white chocolate strawberry mousse last year on Valentine’s Day. As I was making it for my husband, I knew it had to be a white chocolate-based dessert. However, it had to celebrate both of us. I added a sharp strawberry sauce to compliment the sweet white chocolate beautifully. White chocolate with strawberry or raspberry is one of my favorite flavor combinations.  

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Why you would love this White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse

• Chocolate and strawberries are a match made in heaven.
• It can be prepared a day in advance.
• You can turn it into trifle shots by crumbling some cake in between.
• You can woo your valentine with this visually stunning dessert
• It’s very easy to put together.

Ingredients for White Chocolate Strawberry Mousse

White Chocolate

Please use good quality white chocolate that tastes good when you eat it on its own. I’ve tried several brands and liked Ghirardelli the best. Baker’s and Nestle Milkybar were a close second. If you don’t have any of these brands, use the one you like the best. Just remember that the flavor of your mousse will rely entirely on the white chocolate you use.  

Strawberries

You can never go wrong with strawberries, especially when they are in season. If they are tart, you can add more sugar. If they are very sweet, you can reduce the sugar accordingly.

Heavy cream

Use a heavy whipping cream that has at least 35% milk fat. Anything lower than that will result in a sloppy mousse that is not stabilized.

Sugar

We need both granulated and confectioner’s (powdered) sugar. Granulated sugar is used for the strawberry sauce and powdered sugar for the white chocolate mousse.

Lemon juice

Lemon juice nicely rounds the strawberry flavor in the sauce. Do not skip it.

Step-by-Step Method

Make the Strawberry sauce

Wash the strawberries well and drain them. Hull the strawberries by chopping off the top.

Quarter the hulled strawberries and blend them to a smooth puree. Do not add any water while blending.

In a saucepan, add the strawberry puree, lemon juice, and sugar. Allow it to come to a boil while stirring frequently.

Once it starts boiling reduce the heat to medium-low and keep cooking and stirring for about 8-10 minutes.

When the sauce coats the back of the spoon, turn the heat off.

Let the sauce cool down completely and refrigerate it. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Make the white chocolate Base

Break the white chocolate into medium-sized chunks.

In a saucepan gently heat the heavy cream and white chocolate chunks.

Turn off the heat when the cream starts scalding on the sides. Don’t let it boil.

Keep stirring to melt the white chocolate. The heat from the cream is enough to melt the white chocolate.

Transfer it to a mixing bowl.

Cool it down and refrigerate it overnight or for at least 6-8 hours.

Make the 3-ingredient White chocolate mousse

Once the white chocolate base has cooled sufficiently in the refrigerator take it out. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

Start beating the white chocolate base using a wire whisk attachment till still peaks form.

Assemble the white chocolate strawberry mousse

In a serving cup, drizzle the strawberry sauce on the inside of the cup.

Fill 3/4^th of the cup with the prepared white chocolate mousse

Top the 1/4^th with strawberry sauce.

Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my White Chocolate Mousse grainy?

If you over whip your cream your white chocolate mousse will turn grainy. To rescue it, simply heat it up to melt it completely. Cool down and restart the whipping process. It takes mere seconds for it to turn from stiff peaks to grainy. So always have an eye while whipping your white chocolate mousse.

Can I make the White Chocolate strawberry mousse ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it a day ahead of time. I would assemble just before serving though. That way, you can whip the mousse again if you feel it has deflated a little.

Can I use Strawberry jam instead of the sauce?

You can use strawberry jam if you don’t mind the extra sweetness. However, you’ll have to dilute it with some water to make it into a sauce like consistency.