No-Bake Strawberry Mousse Terrine๐Ÿ“

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Atsuko
Terrine de fraise
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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontiรจres

Spring brings delicious strawberries ๐Ÿ“to Berlin, filling markets and shops with their bright, sweet flavour. No-Bake Strawberry Mousse Terrine, also known as Terrine de Fraises, is a light and creamy dessert that captures that freshness in every bite. With its elegant shape and whole strawberries hidden inside, this refreshing terrine looks as stunning as it tastes. Easy to prepare ahead, itโ€™s a lovely choice for spring gatherings or anytime you want to celebrate the seasonโ€™s fresh flavours.โ˜˜๏ธ

Expense

๐Ÿ’ต

Preparation

30 mins

Baking time

0 mins

Rest time

180 mins

Ingredients

Cooking time: Approximately 30 minutes (excluding chilling time in the refrigerator)
Ingredients:

For 4-6 people

  • 400โ€“600g of Strawberries (400g for purรฉe + about 200g for decoration, including 5 large ones for the terrine)
  • 400ml of Heavy cream (well chilled)
  • 10 sheets (about 16g) of Gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon of Lemon juice
  • 60g of Sugar (30g for purรฉe / 30g for cream)
How to make it:

1/ Soften the gelatine: Fill a bowl with water and add the gelatine sheets. Let them sit to soften.

2/ Prepare the strawberries: Wash the strawberries and divide them: 400g for purรฉe, 200g for decoration (including 5 large ones for the terrine).

Terrine de fraise add strawberries step 2

3/ Make the strawberry purรฉe: Remove the stems and blend 400g of strawberries until smooth.

blend the strawberries step 3

4/ Heat the purรฉe: In a small saucepan, combine the purรฉe, lemon juice, and 30g of sugar. Gently heat until warm.

make strawberry pure step 4

5/ Dissolve the gelatine: Squeeze the softened gelatine and add it to the warm purรฉe. Stir until fully dissolved, then remove from heat and let it cool in a large bowl.

add gelatin with water step 5mix water with gelatin step 6

6/ Whip the cream: Whip the chilled heavy cream until thickened. Add 30g of sugar, mix well, and refrigerate.

add cold cream step 7

7/ Line the mold: Cut parchment paper to fit the mold. Lightly coat the mold with butter or oil and line it with the paper.

parchment paper step 8

8/ Combine purรฉe and cream: Once the purรฉe has cooled, gently fold in the whipped cream in several additions. Mix carefully to keep the mixture light and airy.

strawberry puree has cooled step 9

9/ Assemble the terrine: Pour half of the strawberry cream mixture into the mold. Place the 5 whole strawberries evenly across the surface.

10/ Add the remaining cream: Pour in the rest of the mixture to cover the strawberries. Smooth the top and refrigerate for 4โ€“5 hours, or until set.

strawberry cream refrigerate step 11

11/ Unmold and decorate: Invert the mold onto a plate and carefully peel off the parchment paper. Decorate with the reserved strawberries.

12/ Serve: Slice and enjoy your refreshing Terrine de Fraises!

Terrine de fraise

๐ŸŒŸA Few Notes from My Kitchen๐ŸŒŸ

โญ๏ธ Whip it right: Be sure to chill the heavy cream thoroughly before usingโ€”itโ€™s the secret to achieving perfectly fluffy whipped cream!

โญ๏ธ To line or not to line: Lining the mold with parchment paper is optional. Feel free to skip it and pour the mixture directly into the mold if you prefer a simpler finish.

โญ๏ธ A birthday story๐ŸŽ‚Fun fact: My husband originally made this dessert for my birthday, but Iโ€™ve been spending more time in the kitchen lately, so I decided to recreate it myself ๐Ÿ˜„

โญ๏ธ A treat for everyone: No-Bake Strawberry Mousse Terrine is a delightful dessert loved by both kids and adults. Donโ€™t miss the chance to give it a try!

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Founder of @Umami Sans Frontiรจres

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