Marshmallow Mousse with Strawberries and Wild Strawberries

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Gather your ingredients. For this marshmallow mousse with strawberries and wild strawberries you'll need: vanilla marshmallows (strawberry ones work too), strawberries (fresh or frozen — mine are frozen), heavy whipping cream (33–35% fat), water, sugar, and wild strawberries.

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash and dry the strawberries, hull them, and cut them into small pieces. If they're frozen, thaw them first and save any juice they release.

3. Step 3:

   

   Wash and dry the wild strawberries and remove the stems.

4. Step 4:

   

   Put the cut strawberries in a saucepan, add the sugar, and pour in the water. Cook over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until the berries soften.

5. Step 5:

   

   Blend the berries with an immersion blender into a smooth purée.

6. Step 6:

   

   Cut the marshmallows into pieces.

7. Step 7:

   

   Add the cut marshmallows to the hot strawberry mixture and blend again.

8. Step 8:

   

   Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

9. Step 9:

   

   Whip the chilled cream into firm, stable peaks.

10. Step 10:

    

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry purée, taking care to keep the mixture light and airy.

11. Step 11:

    

    Set aside a few wild strawberries for garnish and fold the rest into the marshmallow-cream mixture.

12. Step 12:

    

    Spoon the marshmallow mousse into dessert glasses and refrigerate for 2 hours.

13. Step 13:

    

    Before serving, garnish the mousse with the reserved wild strawberries, marshmallow pieces, and mint.