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Strawberry Mousse Cake

Strawberry Mousse Cake

A delightful Strawberry Mousse Cake made with a Golden Oreo crust, creamy mousse filling, and fresh strawberry topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 448 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor
  • microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula
  • Fine mesh sieve

Ingredients
  

For the base

  • 1.5 cups Golden Oreo cookie crumbs about 24 cookies
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter melted

For the mousse

  • 4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1.75 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 ounces Mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the topping

  • 1.5 cups fresh chopped strawberries
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions
 

Make the base

  • Line the inside bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Process the Oreos in a food processor until ground into fine crumbs.
  • Stir in the melted butter until the cookie crumbs are well coated.
  • Press the crumbs tightly into the bottom of the prepared pan and freeze while you make the filling.

Make the mousse

  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small microwave safe bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, Mascarpone cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on medium low speed until whipped and fluffy; about 5 minutes.
  • Add the strawberries and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Run the puree through a fine mesh sieve and discard the seeds.
  • Add ¼ cup of the strawberry puree to the gelatin. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute then stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Pour back into the bowl with the remaining puree and stir to combine.
  • Pour the strawberry mixture into the bowl with the whipped cream mixture. Use a silicone spatula to carefully fold everything together until well combined.
  • Pour the strawberry mousse over the prepared crust. Use an offset spatula to smooth the top.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Make the jam

  • Sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small microwave safe bowl and set aside.
  • Puree the strawberries and sugar in a food processor until smooth. Run the puree through a fine mesh sieve and discard the seeds.
  • Add ¼ cup of the puree to the gelatin and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Pour back into the bowl with the remaining puree and stir to combine.

How to serve

  • Just before serving, pipe swirls of whipped cream over the top if desired.
  • Run a lightly oiled knife around the outer edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Release the clasp and remove the outer ring of the pan. Transfer the mousse cake to a serving platter.

Notes

Optional whipped cream swirls can be added before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 234mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 921IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cake, dessert, mousse, strawberries, Strawberry Mousse Cake, sweet
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