Cheesecake Mousse
This Cheesecake Mousse is a light and airy dessert that combines the rich flavors of cheesecake with the fluffy texture of whipped cream. It’s perfect for any occasion and can be garnished with fresh strawberries and mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
- Lemon zest or mint leaves, for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- In another bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well combined. Be careful not to deflate the cream.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
- Before serving, top with fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest or mint leaves, if desired, for added color and freshness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg