Description
This Strawberry Oreo Mousse Cake is a decadent no-bake dessert that layers a crunchy Oreo crust with creamy strawberry mousse, perfect for summer gatherings or romantic dinners. Its light texture and fruity flavor make it a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
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- For the Oreo Crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- For the Strawberry Mousse:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- Crushed Oreos and sliced strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Crush Oreos finely and mix with melted butter. Press into the base of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the fridge.
- Make the strawberry puree:
- Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until soft. Puree until smooth and strain. Let cool slightly.
- Add gelatin:
- Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes, then microwave until dissolved. Stir into the strawberry puree.
- Whip the cream:
- Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks. Gently fold in cooled strawberry mixture.
- Assemble and chill:
- Spread the mousse over the Oreo crust. Smooth the top and chill for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Garnish and serve:
- Top with whipped cream, crushed Oreos, and strawberries. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use frozen strawberries (thawed) if fresh aren’t available.
- Chill overnight for best texture and clean slices.
- For extra firmness, increase gelatin slightly.
Nutrition
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
