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If you’re looking for a quick, light dessert that feels a little special, this Easy Strawberry Meringue Mousse is a great one to try.
With just 4 simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes for a creamy, fruity treat with a little crunch—similar to a simplified Eton Mess, but lighter and more everyday-friendly.
It’s perfectly portioned for one, but easy to scale up if you are sharing.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Just 4 simple ingredients
- Ready in minutes—no baking required
- Light, creamy, and satisfying
- WW-friendly and low calorie
- Perfect single-serve dessert
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Strawberries (sliced) – The star of the dessert—sweet, juicy, and fresh. You can substitute raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or diced peaches.
- Plain nonfat Greek yogurt – Adds creaminess and a boost of protein. Vanilla yogurt works too, or use a dairy-free yogurt if needed.
- Light whipped topping (such as Cool Whip or TruWhip) – Creates that light, fluffy mousse texture. You can use regular whipped topping or homemade whipped cream (just note Points may change).
- Vanilla meringue cookies (crushed) – Add a delicate crunch and sweetness. You can substitute with crumbled graham crackers, vanilla wafers, biscotti, amaretti, or even crispy gingersnaps.
Calories and WW Points
According to my calculations, this single serve recipe has just 85 calories and 2 WW Points.
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.)
How to Make Low Calorie Strawberry Meringue Mousse
Step 1: Gather and prep your ingredients
Step 2: Stir together strawberries and yogurt in a bowl. Gently fold in the whipped topping just until blended.
Step 3: Spoon half of strawberry mixture into a glass or dessert dish. Top with 2 tablespoons of the cookie crumbs. Top with remaining strawberry mixture and sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.
Recipe Tips & Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor
- Don’t overmix—fold gently to keep it light and airy
- Best enjoyed shortly after assembling so the cookies stay crisp
- Easily double or triple for more servings
Easy Variations
- Switch the fruit – Try raspberries, blueberries, peaches, or a mixed berry blend.
- Make it sweeter – Add a little no-calorie sweetener if your fruit isn’t very sweet.
- Change the crunch – Use graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or even crushed biscotti.
- Chocolate twist – Use chocolate meringues (like these Chocolate Chip Cloud Cookies) or add a few mini chocolate chips for a dessert-like feel.
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Easy Strawberry Meringue Mousse (Light, WW-Friendly Dessert)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons light whipped topping (such as Cool Whip and Tru-Whip)
- 2-1/2 tablespoons coarsely crushed meringue cookies (about 2/3 of one 2-inch cookie)
Instructions
- Stir together strawberries and yogurt in large bowl; gently fold in whipped topping just until blended.
- Spoon half of strawberry mixture into a glass or dessert dish. Top each with the 2 tablespoons of the cookie crumbs. Top with remaining strawberry mixture and sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 2 PointsPlus (Old plan) Different Fruit: any sweet juicy fruit will work such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or peaches. More Sweetness: stir in a little of your favorite non calorie sweetener. Different Cookies: any coarsely crumbled crunchy cookie will work in place of the meringues. biscotti, amaretti, crispy chocolate chip, crispy coconut, gingersnaps, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, etc.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Weight Watchers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as Eton Mess?
It’s similar—fruit, cream, and meringue—but this version is lighter and made with yogurt.
Can I make this ahead of time?
It’s best fresh, but you can prep the components and assemble just before serving.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes—just thaw and drain them well first.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes—use a dairy-free yogurt and whipped topping.
How do I keep it crunchy?
Add the cookie crumbs just before serving.
Just FYI. The ingredients call for greek yogurt but the directions mention sour cream. I know in the WW app for PP (2 for me) it also lists greek yogurt but you might want to change the directions to prevent confusion for some. Sounds like a yummy recipe. Thank you.
Thanks, Charlotte. I’ve changed sour cream to yogurt in the instructions. ~Martha