A light, red & white dessert perfect for the holidays!
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Author: Sara @ Mom Endeavors
Ingredients
1cupStrawberry Simple Syrup
1cupHeavy Whip Cream
1/2Superfine or Granulated Sugar + 2 tablespoons
2cupsCool Whip
3Candy Canes broken into pieces
4tablespoonsof cold water
Candy Cane Sprinkles
10-12fresh Strawberriessliced
Instructions
Cut fresh strawberries into slices and place them into a bowl. Add four tablespoons of cold water and sprinkle the strawberries with two tablespoons of chilled water. Place into the refrigerator for 30 minutes or more.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the whisk attachment, add 1 cup of chilled heavy whipping cream. Add sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
Spoon in 2 cups of Cool Whip and whisk until fully incorporated.
To build the dessert cups, start with a layer of the mousse mixture (you could add in a little crushed peppermint or strawberry simple syrup first if you wanted too). Add a layer of strawberries (with a little sugary syrup if desired) and a final layer of the mouse.
Even the top off using the edge of a butter knife. Scatter on the candy cane sprinkles (or crushed candy cane).
Add a few slices of strawberries and a piece of broken candy cane for garnish.