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If you love strawberries, I think you’re going to be pleasantly surprised by this Easy Vegan Strawberry Mousse.
Made with just a handful of ingredients, including sweet strawberries and silky tofu, this creamy dessert is light, refreshing, and surprisingly satisfying.
And before you let the tofu scare you away—I promise you won’t taste it. The silken tofu (affiliate link) simply creates an incredibly smooth, creamy texture while keeping the mousse dairy-free and adding a little extra protein.
The result is a simple strawberry dessert that’s elegant enough for company but easy enough for an ordinary weeknight.
Best of all, it comes together in about 10 minutes.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Mousse
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- How Many Calories and WW Points?
- How to Make Vegan Strawberry Mousse
- What is Silken Tofu?
- Recipe Notes
- Variations
- Serving Suggestions
- Ways to Enjoy Leftovers
- Easy Vegan Strawberry Mousse Recipe
- Frequently Asked Questions
- A Light and Creamy Strawberry Dessert
- More Creamy Desserts You’ll Love
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Mousse
- Creamy and smooth
- Dairy-free and vegan
- Naturally high in protein
- Made with simple ingredients
- Fresh strawberry flavor
- No eggs or heavy cream
- Easy to make in a blender (affiliate link)
- Perfect make-ahead dessert
Ingredients & Substitutions
Strawberries
Fresh strawberries give this mousse its beautiful color and naturally sweet (affiliate link) flavor.
Frozen strawberries can also work. Just thaw and drain them first.
Silken Tofu
This is the secret ingredient.
Silken tofu is soft, smooth, and blends beautifully into desserts. It provides creaminess without the need for heavy cream or cream cheese.
Be sure to use silken or soft tofu, not firm or extra-firm tofu.
Apple Juice
Adds a little natural sweetness and forms the base of the thickened fruit mixture.
White grape juice can also be substituted.
Agave Nectar
Keeps the recipe vegan while adding sweetness.
Honey works if you don’t need the recipe to be strictly vegan.
You could also use:
- Maple syrup
- Your favorite liquid sweetener
- A sugar-free sweetener, adjusted to taste
Cornstarch
Helps stabilize the mousse and gives it a silky texture.
Pinch of Salt
Just enough to brighten all the flavors.
How Many Calories and WW Points?
According to my calculations, each serving has 156 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Vegan Strawberry Mousse
Step 1
Place six small ramekins or dessert dishes on the counter.
In a medium saucepan whisk together:
- Apple juice
- Agave nectar
- Cornstarch
- Salt
Heat over medium, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
Remove from the heat and cool for about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Place the cooled mixture into a blender (affiliate link) or food processor (affiliate link) along with:
- Strawberries
- Drained silken tofu
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Divide the mousse evenly among serving dishes.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Serve chilled.
What is Silken Tofu?
If you’ve never baked or cooked with silken tofu before, this is a wonderful place to start.
Unlike regular tofu, silken tofu is:
- Soft and creamy
- Unpressed
- Shelf stable in many grocery stores
- Mild tasting
- Ideal for desserts, smoothies, puddings, and sauces
Once blended, it becomes incredibly silky and creamy—perfect for mousse.
Recipe Notes
This mousse is lightly sweetened and highlights the fresh strawberry flavor.
If your strawberries are especially sweet, you may even want to reduce the sweetener slightly.
If they are a little tart, add an extra drizzle of agave or maple syrup.
Variations
Strawberry Raspberry Mousse
Replace part of the strawberries with raspberries.
Strawberry Chocolate Mousse
Top with shaved dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips.
Strawberry Lemon Mousse
Add a teaspoon of lemon zest for a bright citrus note.
Mixed Berry Mousse
Use strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this mousse:
- Plain and simple
- Topped with sliced strawberries
- With a sprig of fresh mint
- With a dollop of whipped topping
- Layered into parfait glasses
- With a sprinkle of granola
Ways to Enjoy Leftovers
I also love this mousse spooned over:
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Vanilla yogurt
- Overnight oats
- Granola
- Fresh berries
It even makes a delicious breakfast parfait.
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Easy Vegan Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 1/3 cup agave nectar or honey
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2-1/2 cups hulled strawberries, chopped
- 1-2/3 cups drained soft silken tofu
Instructions
- Gather six 6-ounce ramekins or dessert glasses, and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, stir together apple juice, agave nectar, cornstarch and salt. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer and stir often.
- Reduce heat and continue to simmer, stirring constantly until thickened, about 30 seconds.
- Remove saucepan from heat and cool for 10 minutes. (Will be very thick.)
- In a food processor (affiliate link), or high-powered blender, add cooled apple juice mixture, chopped strawberries and tofu. Purée until smooth and creamy.
- Divide mousse evenly among ramekins or dessert glasses.
- Covert and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until well chilled, or up to 1 day.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) You’ll definitely want to use silken, or soft, tofu to make this mousse. Unlike regular tofu, silken tofu is sometimes packaged in aseptic boxes (also known as drink boxes) that do not need to be refrigerated. Because of this, you may find silken tofu in another part of your grocery store, apart from the refrigerated section which usually stores regular tofu.
Variations
Strawberry Raspberry Mousse
Replace part of the strawberries with raspberries.Strawberry Chocolate Mousse
Top with shaved dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips.Strawberry Lemon Mousse
Add a teaspoon of lemon zest for a bright citrus note.Mixed Berry Mousse
Use strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: 5 Easy Steps to Healthy Cooking: 500 Recipes for Lifelong Wellness (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this ahead?
Absolutely. This mousse is actually better after chilling for several hours.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes. Thaw and drain them before blending.
Does it taste like tofu?
Not at all. The tofu simply provides creaminess and structure.
How long will it keep?
Stored covered in the refrigerator, it will keep for 3 to 4 days.
A Light and Creamy Strawberry Dessert
This Easy Vegan Strawberry Mousse is one of those recipes that feels a little magical.
With simple ingredients and very little effort, you end up with a creamy, elegant dessert that’s fresh, fruity, and surprisingly nourishing.
And if you’re skeptical about tofu in dessert, this may just be the recipe that changes your mind.
