Strawberry Mousse

Local strawberries are here — celebrate the season with this delicious treat! This gelatin-free mousse has no added sugar or dairy and is topped with sliced almonds, chocolate chips, and fresh mint.

Ingredients

2 cups apple juice, plus a little more for blending
pinch sea salt
3 or 4 Tbsp agar flakes
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups fresh strawberry halves, and a little more for garnish

Optional:
1 Tbsp almond butter or tahini
1 Tbsp maple syrup

Directions

1. Place apple juice, salt and agar in a pan, bring to boil, reduce flame to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from flame and add vanilla and optional ingredients.
3. Pour into a pyrex container and add 2 cups fresh strawberries. Let cool to room temp, and refrigerate till it sets.
4. Blend mixture in a food processor, adding a little apple juice as needed.
5. Garnish with sliced strawberries and a sprig of mint and top as desired.

Recipe from Anita Devine for our June 19 Food in the Foyer Recipe Demonstration