Easy Strawberry Jello Mousse Recipe

Mousse is generally considered a decadent dessert because most recipes call for heavy cream, eggs, and butter. If you're looking for a healthier option, this easy strawberry Jell-O mousse fits the bill. Made with nonfat yogurt, sugar-free Jell-O, and just one teaspoon of sugar, this recipe has all the flavor of a delicious dessert without the heaviness. Fresh strawberries add natural sweetness to this mousse while also providing some beneficial nutrients.

Recipe developer Sher Castellano says her favorite things about this easy strawberry Jell-O mousse is how it tastes and the vibrant color it brings to the table. This dish not only tastes good, but the strawberries are good for you too. The tasty fruits contain vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and folate. In addition, they also provide powerful antioxidants, which help to improve heart health as well as control blood sugar (via Healthline). So, now that you know how good and good for you this mousse is, it's time to give it a try.

The star of this summery treat is the strawberries, and you will need one cup of them. The fresh fruit provides a good deal of the sweet flavor to this dish, but the recipe also calls for a teaspoon of sugar. If you want to replace the sugar with something a little healthier, Castellano says you can use 10 drops of liquid stevia or the equivalent of powdered stevia. You will also need one box (0.3 ounces) of Jell-O Strawberry Sugar-Free Gelatin, two cups of nonfat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt.

The first step in the recipe is preparing the yogurt, which gives this dish its creamy texture. Yogurt might make this mousse seem decadent, but don't forget that it gives you plenty of protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins (via WebMD). Place the yogurt, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and whip with a mixer or a whisk for about two minutes or until it has a fluffy texture. Set the bowl aside while you work on the strawberry topping and the Jell-O, which is only going to take a few minutes.

Now it's time to move on to the topping. Place the diced strawberries in a small bowl and add the sugar (or stevia) along with a pinch of salt. Carefully mix until they are well combined. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve the dish.

The next step is to add the Jell-O to half a cup of boiling water in a small bowl and whisk. When the powder is completely dissolved, add the cold water to the mixture and mix well. Add the Jell-O to the yogurt mixture and mix or whisk for two minutes at a high speed or until the mousse is mixed well.

Divide the strawberry Jell-O mousse evenly into four serving dishes or small bowls. Make sure the containers are large enough to accommodate the strawberry topping. Refrigerate the dishes for two hours before serving. Once you are ready to serve the mousse, spoon the strawberries evenly over the top. If you want to plan ahead for a special event, you can prepare this dish a couple of days ahead of time because it will keep in the fridge for three days. Just remember to keep the strawberries separate until you are ready to serve the dish.