Ingredients
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberry sauce
- a handful of strawberries — chopped (for garnishing)
How to make Strawberry Mousse
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