On the 30th November get your spoons ready to really enjoy National Mousse Day.

Originating from France in the 18th century, these delicious treats have found their way into the hearts and kitchens of dessert lovers worldwide.

 Bonne Maman, offers a wide range of fruit and chocolate mousse desserts all simply made with care as you would at home. As well as offering their tasty treats at supermarkets nationally the specialist French brand has now published simple, easy to follow mousse recipes online, so you can also make your own family sized mousse at home.

 Strawberry Mousse (serves 4)

 Ingredients:

• 100g ripe strawberries, chopped
• 1 x 11.5 g sachet strawberry jelly powder
• 300ml double cream
• 1 large egg white
• 1tsp white caster sugar

Method:

1.     Purée the strawberries in a small blender.
2.     Put the strawberry jelly powder in a medium bowl and add 300ml boiling water. Stir in strawberry purée and leave to cool.
3.     Pour the cream into the cooled purée mixture and chill for 10-15 minutes until  just beginning to set
4.     Whisk the egg white to soft peaks, add the sugar and whisk until stiff. Fold into the strawberry mixture and divide between four individual serving dishes.
5.     Chill for 1 hour until set. 

The Bonne Maman chilled range includes Chocolate, Strawberry, Clementine & Lemon, Rhubarb and Blackcurrant plus layered Pear & Chocolate and Apple & Caramel Mousse. All widely available at supermarkets nationally in packs of 2 x 70g pots from £2.20 rrp.