Strawberry Banana Mousse is a simple and easy recipe using jello, whipped topping and fruit. Creamy and smooth, and so delicious!
Strawberry Banana Mousse
Sometimes I avoid making new dessert recipes because the many ingredients that I’d have to buy, are pricy. Factor that in with every other expense that pops up during the summer months, and the realization comes that you need to save where you can.
Thus, my summertime shopping consists of smart choices where I can, so that I can splurge and really treat myself at, say, the farmers market that week.
The most cost effective desserts during the summer, can be made with Jello! Combining Jello and cool whip to make mousse is a great way to get in that dessert, and not break the budget.
Just like this Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Mousse, this dessert it’s so light, refreshing, and fruity – it screams summer.
This Strawberry Banana Mousse is another great mousse recipe from my friend Stacie. She’s really come up with some great variations on mousse, all easily made!
Making ;Strawberry Banana Mousse doesn’t even need a trip to the grocer for myself, all of these ingredients I usually have on hand at all times. So, making this in the AM, and allowing it to set during the day while we’re out enjoying the day, is a simple way to guarantee dessert for when you return.
You must try this Strawberry Banana Mousse recipe, yet if the combo isn’t your personal favourite, perhaps you’d rather a Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Mousse! That’s another that doesn’t last long in our house!
Enjoy!
Strawberry Banana Mousse is a simple and easy recipe using jello, whipped topping and fruit. Creamy and smooth, and so entirely perfect and easy!
- 1 package strawberry banana Jello 4 serving size
- ½ cup boiling water
- 2 bananas peeled and cut in half
- 1 cup strawberries cut in half
- ½ 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cool Whip thawed
- 1 banana sliced, and 2 to 3 strawberries, sliced, for garnish, if desired
- Add the strawberry banana Jello to a small bowl and stir in boiling water until completely dissolved.
- In a blender, add strawberries, bananas, cream cheese, cold water, vanilla extract and Jello mixture. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Whisk in Cool Whip.
- Spoon the mixture into your dessert serving bowls. Place in the fridge for 2 – 3 hours or until set. The longer it sets, the more “mousse” like it becomes.
- Top with strawberries and bananas before serving.
- Serves 4 to 6 {depending how big you make each serving}
Jennifer says
07/20/2015 at 7:24 amThis is epic level nom nom action! I love strawberry banana anything, and mousse is always a winner. Yay!
Dawn says
07/20/2015 at 7:25 amThat is that absolute yummiest looking thing I’ve seen today! I love the texture of mousse, and strawberry banana is one of my favorite flavor combinations. Thanks for sharing this!
Florence C says
07/20/2015 at 7:32 amI love making light desserts. This one sounds delicious.
Robin R says
07/20/2015 at 7:44 amThat sounds absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to make this for my family!
Melissa says
07/20/2015 at 10:53 amThis looks delicious. I absolutely love the combination of strawberry and banana!
Jenna Wood says
07/20/2015 at 12:08 pmI can’ believe I’ve never tried making a mousse before! This looks like the perfect, simple, indulgent recipe for a warm Summer night!
Kathy says
07/20/2015 at 1:04 pmThat recipe looks so good! I will be saving this recipe so that I can try this out another time. I love anything with strawberries and bananas, so I’m sure I’ll love this. Thank you for sharing!
Jeanette says
07/20/2015 at 3:47 pmMy kids would be all over this. I love going to the farmer’s market and then trying to make something different when I get home. This is so simple and well worth doing! YUM!
Nicole B says
07/20/2015 at 4:48 pmI didn’t know they even made banana Jello. Awesome! This dessert looks so fresh and delicious.
Kelly H says
07/20/2015 at 6:18 pmThis looks so light and refreshing. What a perfect summer treat!
Shauna says
07/20/2015 at 6:27 pmOh I love this. I mean, it sounds light and refreshing and so much more than just a pudding. I will totally be trying this. Thanks for sharing.
Ann Bacciaglia says
07/20/2015 at 7:15 pmThis looks so delicious. I am going to try this on the weekend. I am sure my kids will love it for dessert.
Elizabeth Lampman says
07/20/2015 at 7:16 pmI love making Mousse. I am going to try this recipe tomorrow for dessert. It looks so delicious.
Maria says
07/20/2015 at 7:39 pmThat looks like a great summer treat! I love strawberries, I bet this would not last long in our home.
Marcie W. says
07/20/2015 at 7:40 pmThe strawberry banana combo is always a winner around our house. After your recent mousse recipes I think we need to incorporate it into our dessert routine more often.
Val says
07/20/2015 at 8:00 pmThese are two wonderful flavors put together. Thanks for the fantastic recipe.
Stefany says
07/20/2015 at 8:01 pmMy kids would love this. I wouldn’t mind giving it to them either for a healthy snack.
Sabrina says
07/20/2015 at 8:44 pmThat looks delicious!! And since it is pink my oldest would go crazy for it!
Mistee says
07/20/2015 at 9:15 pmYum! That looks so delicious and refreshing. I love strawberries and bananas together. Just love the taste!
Autumn says
07/20/2015 at 9:28 pmThat looks so yummy! My family will love this!
Maria says
07/20/2015 at 9:39 pmIt’s mousse!…There is nothing left to say, but dig in and enjoy every light, creamy, and airy bite.
Meagan says
07/20/2015 at 11:37 pmThis looks like the perfect light summer snack. Love the combination of strawberry and bananas.
Vera Sweeney says
07/20/2015 at 11:55 pmThis looks amazing!! I love light desserts like this and it sounds like it would taste amazing.
Amy Desrosiers says
07/21/2015 at 12:38 pmThis looks amazing! I would totally make this for my family too this summer!
Aubrey says
07/21/2015 at 3:25 pmWhat a good looking treat. Definitely a must make.
Lynda Cook says
07/23/2015 at 2:23 pmThis looks nice and light and fluffy!!
kristy e says
07/23/2015 at 9:14 pmThis sounds like a perfect summer treat!!
Treen Goodwin says
08/05/2015 at 6:44 amthis looks and sounds so delish , thanks for sharing i will def be making this , great for those hot summer days easy dessert 🙂
Cheryl says
08/05/2015 at 7:15 amGreat summer dessert! Must try thanks 🙂
Judy Cowan says
08/07/2015 at 1:02 pmSounds yummy! Will definitely have to try making it!
Donna Wilson says
09/05/2015 at 11:17 amThis sounds delicious. I love strawberries and bananas together.