Strawberry Margarita Mousse

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 7

Refreshing Strawberry Margarita Mousse for a Summer Treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

4 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

263

Sugar

41g

Fat

The Strawberry Margarita Mousse is a refreshing dessert perfect for a hot summer day or as a light finish to a heavy meal. It's perfect for those who love the flavors of strawberries, tequila, and triple sec. The tanginess of the tequila and bitterness of the triple sec balances nicely with the sweetness of the strawberries and sugar. The lightness of the mousse makes it an ideal dessert for those who want something sweet without sacrificing too many calories.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, mix strawberries and sugar together over medium-high heat and cook until sugar has dissolved.
2.	Puree the mixture with a hand-held blender until smooth and set aside.
3.	In a small saucepan, mix boiling water and gelatin together until fully dissolved, add tequila and triple sec and stir well.
4.	Pour the tequila mixture into the blender with the strawberry puree and blend well.
5.	Add the nonfat yogurt and blend until all ingredients are evenly mixed together.
6.	Pour into parfait glasses and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

PROS

This strawberry mousse is incredibly light and airy while still packing a punch of flavor.

It’s an elegant dessert that can be served at dinner parties or enjoyed as a summer treat.

CONS

This recipe contains added sugar in the form of granulated sugar and triple sec.

Those who are watching their sugar intake may want to swap the triple sec for fresh orange juice or another alternative.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Strawberries contain anthocyanins, which have been linked to a reduction in risk for heart disease.
They also contain vitamin C, which can help boost the immune system and promote healthy skin and tissues.

	4 cups strawberries , hulled
	1 cup sugar
	3 tablespoons boiling water
	4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
	1/4 cup tequila
	1 tablespoon triple sec or 1 tablespoon other orange-flavored liqueur
	2 cups plain nonfat yogurt