Cheesecake Mousse
A light, airy no-bake dessert that captures the rich flavor of cheesecake in a smooth, creamy mousse, perfect for elegant servings or quick treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until fully combined and lump-free.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft to medium peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
- Can fold in crushed cookies, graham cracker crumbs, or fruit purée for variations.
- Do not overmix when folding whipped cream to maintain airy texture.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and consistency.
- Perfect as a cake filling or layered dessert component.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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