Go Back

Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Parfait

An elegant no-bake dessert featuring layers of silky chocolate mousse, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Mousse
  • 200 g dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Dessert glasses
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Slice strawberries and mix with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit 10 minutes.
  2. Melt chopped chocolate gently using microwave or double boiler.
  3. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  4. Fold melted chocolate gently into whipped cream to create mousse.
  5. Whip additional cream with sugar and vanilla to make whipped cream topping.
  6. Layer mousse, strawberries, and whipped cream in dessert glasses.
  7. Repeat layers until glasses are filled.
  8. Top with strawberry slices and chocolate shavings, then chill before serving.

Notes

For best results use high-quality dark chocolate and fresh strawberries.