Strawberry Mousse Cake (egg free, no bake)

Ingredients

【Crust】
Oreo cookies or Graham crackers - 7 oz (200 g)
Butter - 4 TBSP, melted
【Mousse】
Fresh strawberries - 24 oz
Sugar - 2/3 cup
Heavy whipping cream, chilled - 2 cup
Gelatin powder  - 2 packs (14 g)
Cold water - 4 TBSP

Steps

1. Prepare the crust. Place the Oreo cookies into the bowl of a food processor and crush until crumbs form. Add melted butter and process until evenly moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom of mousse cake ring using the back of a spoon. Refrigerate until the first layer of mousse is prepared.

2. Dissolve gelatin in cold water and let it swell for about 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Cut the strawberries in quarters and add to a sauce pot with sugar; Simmer until the sugar is fully melted.

4. Place the gelatin over low heat just until the gelatin dissolves and pour it over the melted strawberry sauce. Use a blender to puree the strawberry sauce.
4. Whip the remaining 2 cup chilled whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add strawberry sauce and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the strawberry mousse over the crust and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

6. Run a knife around the edges of the cake to remove the mousse cake ring.

7. Decorate and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.