Graces Strawberry Mousse Pie Recipes

STRAWBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Stir together until a thick mixture forms.
• Press the crust into an un-greased pie pan. Use your fingers and the bottom of a flat cup to evenly distribute the mixture on the bottom and the sides of the pan. Make sure the pie mixture is really compacted.
• Place the pie pan in the freeze for 30 minutes before adding the filling. If you're preparing the crust days or hours in advance, cover the pie pan with foil or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
• In a small bowl, add the lemon juice then sprinkle with the gelatin. Set aside and allow the gelatin to soften.
• In a blender, puree 2 cups of strawberries (remove the stems) until smooth. 2 cups of fresh strawberries will yield about 1-1.5 cups puree.
• In a pot over medium heat on the stove, combine the strawberry puree and 1/2 cup sugar. Allow the mixture to cook until the edges bubble.
• Add the softened gelatin (it will be thick) and stir until the gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute.
• Pour the pie filling into a large bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream with 2 tbsp of sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat the cream into stiff peaks, about 4-6 minutes.
• Once you have stiff peaks, gently fold the strawberry puree into the cream, mixing until it's all combined. If you'd like to create a simple design on the top of your pie, reserve a small amount of strawberry puree.
• Remove the crust from the freezer or fridge and pour the filling into the pan. If desired, use the small amount of strawberry puree that you set aside to add a simple design to the top of the pie. I used a toothpick to create swirls.
• Loosely cover the pie pan and refrigerate for about 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Before serving, if desired, pipe on whipped cream swirls and top each swirl with a strawberry slice.
• Slice and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

STRAWBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, mix the gelatin with cold water and allow it to bloom for about 5 minutes. Heat over low heat, stirring until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries and sugar. Pour into a bowl and add the gelatin mixture. Chill 15-20 (in the refrigerator or freezer) to thicken and partially set.
• While the strawberry mixture is chilling, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
• Fold the whipping cream into the strawberry mixture, leaving enough whipped cream set aside for topping.
• Pour mixture into a graham cracker crust and chill at least two hours to set. Before serving, top with additional whipped cream. Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves.

STRAWBERRY PIE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine strawberries and sugar; cover and process until smooth. Strain and discard seeds. Return strawberry mixture to the food processor. Add pudding mix; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a large bowl; fold in whipped topping. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until serving.

STRAWBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• In one bowl cream together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Fold in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping and set aside.
• In another bowl beat whipping cream and instant pudding until stiff peaks form.
• Place cream cheese mixture in the bottom of the pie crust.
• Place sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer followed by the vanilla mousse.
• Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups whipped topping.
• Let chill for 1 hour.

STRAWBERRY PIE VI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water. Stir 3 minutes, or until gelatin is dissolved. Add ice and stir until gelatin thickens and cools. Fold in the whipped topping and strawberries. Chill until mixture will mound, then spoon into crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

TRE'S STRAWBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in saucepan: Let stand for 1 minute to soften.
• Stir over low heat until gelitan is dissolved (about 1 minute).
• Remove from heat.
• Place berries, extra fine granulated sugar and gelatin mixture in food processor or blender.
• Whirl to puree. Pour into bowl, chill until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon (1 Hour).
• Beat cream and powdered sugar in chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
• Stir 1/4 of cream into strawberry puree to lighten mixture.
• Fold in remaining cream.
• Pour into crust.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
• Cooking time is chill time!

STRAWBERRY MOUSSE CAKE

Steps:

• Make the mousse: Puree halved strawberries in a food processor. Pass through a very fine sieve into a bowl (you should have about 1 cup puree). Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice; set aside.
• Melt chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth; set aside.
• Put 1/4 cup cool water into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over top; let stand until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir 1/4 cup cream and the confectioners' sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add gelatin mixture, and stir until gelatin has dissolved. Pour into bowl with the melted chocolate, and stir until smooth. Whisk in 3/4 cup strawberry puree; reserve remaining 1/4 cup puree.
• Put remaining 1 3/4 cups cream into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until medium peaks form. Whisk one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the remaining whipped cream using a large rubber spatula. Refrigerate 1 hour. Stir 1 tablespoon lemon juice into the sliced berries. Fold berries into mousse; refrigerate 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Make the cake: Coat a 12-by-18-by-1-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper, and spray parchment. Dust with flour, and tap out excess.
• Put eggs, egg yolks, and sugar into the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until the mixture is warm and the sugar has melted, about 2 minutes. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until egg mixture is pale, thickened, and has cooled, about 6 minutes.
• Remove bowl from mixer; sift together flour and salt over the top of egg mixture, and sprinkle with lemon zest. Using a large rubber spatula, carefully fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture, cutting through center and lifting gently over sides. When the flour is almost incorporated, pour butter down side of bowl, and gently fold in to incorporate.
• Pour batter into prepared baking sheet; smooth top. Bake until center springs back when lightly touched, 7 to 12 minutes. Invert, and unmold cake onto a parchment-lined wire rack; peel parchment from cake, and let cool completely.
• Assemble the cake: Cut cake crosswise into 3 rectangles. Set one layer, top side down, on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with half of the remaining strawberry puree. Spread a 3/4-inch-thick layer of mousse over the top (about 2 cups mousse). Top with second cake layer, top side up. Brush with remaining strawberry puree, and spread with a 3/4-inch-thick layer of mousse. Place third cake layer on top, top side up. Refrigerate at least 2 hours (preferably overnight). Trim sides of cake to be straight.
• Make the ganache: Bring cream just to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour hot cream over the chocolate in a medium bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Stir in salt and lemon juice. Let stand until ganache is pourable and has cooled slightly. Pour ganache over top of cake, allowing it to drip down sides. Refrigerate assembled cake 1 hour before serving. Using 2 large spatulas, transfer cake to a serving platter. Garnish with strawberries.

QUICK CHEAT'S STRAWBERRY MOUSSE

Steps:

• Put the strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and 2 tbsp water in a large pan over a medium heat and cook for 5 mins until the fruit has softened. Scrape into a bowl leave to cool. Tip 300g of the mixture into a blender (reserve the rest for later), blitz until smooth and sieve into a jug.
• Whisk the mascarpone in a large bowl to soften, then add the double cream, vanilla bean paste and lemon zest, and whisk again until just starting to thicken. Fold in the blitzed, sieved strawberry purée to combine - it will thicken a bit more. Alternatively, swirl it through so you have layers of compote going through the mousse.Will keep chilled for up to a day.
• Spoon or pipe the mousse into glass tumblers and top with the reserved strawberry compote, the gingernut crumbs, pistachios and dried strawberries, if you like.

STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix crumbs and butter to blend thoroughly. Press evenly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Arrange strawberry halves around the pan side-by-side, pointed ends up, with cut sides against the side of pan; set aside.
• Place chocolate chips in blender container. Pour water and corn syrup into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute. Immediately pour over chocolate chips and blend until smooth. Pour into a mixing bowl and cool to room temperature.
• While chocolate cools, whip 1 1/2 cups of the cream to form stiff peaks. Use a rubber spatula or large whisk to fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until mixture is thoroughly blended. Transfer the mousse into the prepared pan and smooth the top. The points of the strawberries might extend about the chocolate mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
• Up to 2 hours before serving, in a medium mixing bowl, beat remaining 1/2 cup of cream to form soft peaks. Add sugar. Beat to form stiff peaks. Remove the side of the springform pan and place the cake on a serving plate. Pipe or dollop whipped cream onto top of cake. Arrange remaining halved strawberries on whipped cream. To serve, cut into wedges with thin knife, wiping blade between cuts.

RASPBERRY MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 9-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Arrange graham crackers in an even layer in pan, breaking them to fit as necessary. Place lemon juice in a small bowl and sprinkle with gelatin. Let sit until gelatin softens, 3 minutes. In a blender, puree 2 cups raspberries until smooth, scraping down bowl as needed. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup, pressing on solids (you should have about 1 cup of puree); discard solids.
• In a small saucepan, combine raspberry puree and 1/2 cup sugar over medium. Cook until bubbles form at edge. Add gelatin mixture and cook, stirring constantly, just until gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a small bowl and let cool to room temperature, 20 minutes. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and 2 tablespoons sugar on medium-high until firm peaks form, about 4 minutes. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in raspberry puree mixture until combined. Pour over graham crackers. Smooth top with an offset spatula and arrange 3 cups raspberries on top. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours (or up to overnight).
• Using parchment, gently lift pie out of pan and place on a serving plate. Peel away parchment from sides of pie; trim excess paper with scissors or a sharp knife. Cut into 12 pieces to serve.